James Lamar Daves was born to J N Dewey Daves and Coralie Lavertta Arnold on August 6, 1945 in Jacksonville, Florida. Lamar moved to Dayton, Texas and later Beaumont, Texas where he met the love of his life and married Kay Jordan Daves, and together raised their children and celebrated their marriage for over 53 years.
On September 11, 2019, Lamar was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the only one Lamar loved more than his wife and family. Lamar served his Lord through his church, Calvary Baptist Beaumont, the Gideons, JC's, and his service to those around him. Lamar worked in the Piping & Valve Industrial Supplies in the area for many years with several companies including Gulf Supply. He was always willing to share a square dance with his loving wife and Lamar’s friends remember him as a soft spoken, giant of a man who enjoyed serving his God behind the scene. Lamar served to show the love of Christ to those around him.
Lamar is survived by his wife, Kay Sandra Kay Daves; children, Kelli (Daves) Caraway and husband Richard of Port Neches, James Lamar “Chip” Daves, Jr. of Call, James Richardson of Call, and Brandi McCellon and her husband Christopher of Call; Brother, Roy Daves and wife Carolyn of New Braunsfels; grandchildren, Hunter Caraway of Port Neches, Jordan Daves of Call, Melissa Daves of Call. Lamar also leaves behind many nieces and great nieces and nephews.
Lamar is preceded in death by his parents and brother Ray Daves.
A Gathering family and friends will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on Dowlen Road on Saturday , September 21, 2019 at 10:00AM followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00AM.
