James Carlos Lamont

Therefore, any good I can do,

Let me not defer it nor neglect it,

For I shall not pass this way again.”

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated for James C. Lamont, 88, of Lufkin, at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Fr. Frances O’Dowd, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with the family receiving friends and loved ones from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Mr. Lamont began his trek through this world on September 9, 1926 in Manning, Texas. He passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at his residence. He was the fourth child of Antonina Cartozza and Victor Louis Lamont. Jim treasured his family and his Italian heritage.

A 1944 graduate of Lufkin High School, Jim remained a Panther fan throughout his life. A few months after graduation, he attended boot camp in Fort Ord, California in preparation for his time in the United States Army in Korea. Returning home, he worked for Lufkin Industries for 36 years before retiring as Traffic Manager.

Around 1931, his father moved to Lufkin and opened a shoe repair shop, where Jim and his brothers took turns pedaling the stitcher. Also, during these earlier years, Jim and his brothers Sam and John served as altar boys at St. Patrick Catholic Church on the corner of Ellis and Raguet in Lufkin. Jim would serve throughout most of his early 80’s. His love of God was begun by his devoted mother “Lena” and strengthened by his role as altar boy for the many LaSalette priests who served at St. Patrick Catholic Church.

A charter member of the Father Fraher Council 3404 Knights of Columbus, Jim also gave his time and talents as president of the Holy Name Society, treasurer of St. Patrick Catholic School Board, CCD teacher, secretary of the Diocesan (Laity Council), Parish Council Member, Men’s Retreat Captain, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and choir member.

Graced with a heart of seemingly endless love, Jim influenced many family and friends to recognize and accept God and His gifts in their lives.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Case Lamont; sister, Mary Jane Terry and husband Leroy; brother, Victor Lamont, Jr.; grandchildren, Jad and Jacqui O’Connor; and numerous nieces and nephews, each one the “apple of his eye.”

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brothers, Sam (Modina) and John (Dorothe); sisters, Ann Hill (Joe), Rose Mary Nicholson; and sister-in-law, Charlotte Brown Lamont.

Special thanks to the staffs of Dr. Jerry Spinks, Hunter Looney, Ravinder Bachireddy; Patricia Powell, Bobbie and Charlie Walker K C’s, John, Joann and Jeff Permenter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W. Frank Avenue, Lufkin, TX 75004; St. Patrick Catholic School, 2116 Lowry, Lufkin, TX 75901; Monastery of the Infant Jesus, 1501 Lotus Lane, Lufkin, TX 75901; or the Knights of Columbus, 1946 FM 326, Lufkin, TX 75901.

Arrivederci, James!

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