Lamar J. Lundy Jr.
April 17, 1935 - February 24, 2007)
Lamar Lundy, Jr. was the first child born to the union of Lamar Lundy, Sr. and Sarah Corine (Ferguson) Lundy. He was born on April 17, 1935 in Richmond, Indiana. He departed this life to return to his Heavenly Father on February 24, 2007, after an extended illness. Lamar was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church under the stewardship of Pastor Earnest Randle.
Lamar attended Nicholson Elementary, Test Junior High and Richmond Senior High Schools, while growing up in Richmond. Lamar graduated from Purdue University in 1957 with a degree in physical education. While at Purdue, Lamar was the MVP in football and basketball in his senior season. He was the first black player to receive a football scholarship.
After graduating from Purdue University, Lamar moved his family to California to pursue a career in the National Football League. Lamar played 13 seasons for the Los Angeles Rams and was a member of the Fearsome Foursome. Upon retiring from the NFL, Lamar became an assistant coach, under the late Sid Gillman, for the San Diego Chargers. His coaching career was cut short due to illness.
Lamar is survived by two sons, Lamar III (Alice) Lundy of Richmond, Ronald Sr. (Vanessa) Lundy of Atlanta, GA and three daughters Vicki (Eric) Wilbon of Atlanta, GA., Tara Lundy of Long View, TX, and Annie Carter of Bellflower Ca., three brothers Gerald Lundy of Oakland, CA, Kenneth (Etta) Lundy of Richmond, CA and Michael (Doris) Lundy of Marionville, IL. Lamar was also blessed with nineteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. He also leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life, extended family members Jeff & Abbey Koons (& family), and Thomas Milligan.
His wise counsel, sense of humor, great faith and understanding ways will be sorely missed.
April 17, 1935 - February 24, 2007)
Lamar Lundy, Jr. was the first child born to the union of Lamar Lundy, Sr. and Sarah Corine (Ferguson) Lundy. He was born on April 17, 1935 in Richmond, Indiana. He departed this life to return to his Heavenly Father on February 24, 2007, after an extended illness. Lamar was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church under the stewardship of Pastor Earnest Randle.
Lamar attended Nicholson Elementary, Test Junior High and Richmond Senior High Schools, while growing up in Richmond. Lamar graduated from Purdue University in 1957 with a degree in physical education. While at Purdue, Lamar was the MVP in football and basketball in his senior season. He was the first black player to receive a football scholarship.
After graduating from Purdue University, Lamar moved his family to California to pursue a career in the National Football League. Lamar played 13 seasons for the Los Angeles Rams and was a member of the Fearsome Foursome. Upon retiring from the NFL, Lamar became an assistant coach, under the late Sid Gillman, for the San Diego Chargers. His coaching career was cut short due to illness.
Lamar is survived by two sons, Lamar III (Alice) Lundy of Richmond, Ronald Sr. (Vanessa) Lundy of Atlanta, GA and three daughters Vicki (Eric) Wilbon of Atlanta, GA., Tara Lundy of Long View, TX, and Annie Carter of Bellflower Ca., three brothers Gerald Lundy of Oakland, CA, Kenneth (Etta) Lundy of Richmond, CA and Michael (Doris) Lundy of Marionville, IL. Lamar was also blessed with nineteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. He also leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life, extended family members Jeff & Abbey Koons (& family), and Thomas Milligan.
His wise counsel, sense of humor, great faith and understanding ways will be sorely missed.
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