Charles John (Chuck) Lamkin of Overland Park, KS, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, following a brief illness. A Celebration of Life will be held 4:00 pm Monday, March 26 at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS. A visitation will immediately follow.
Chuck was born July 22, 1955 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Romain (Eddie) and Margaret Lamkin. He was a graduate of Bishop Heelan High School and St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Sioux City. Chuck moved to Overland Park, KS in 1982, and spent his career in nursing. He was drawn to psychiatric care where he found a special gift for working with troubled youth and young adults.
Chuck has three sons, Andrew (Andy) of Overland Park, KS, Matthew of Independence MO, and Cameron, also of Overland Park, KS. He was quick witted and had a great sense of humor. Chuck loved spending time with his friends, listening to great rock and roll music, and being with his family, especially his two grandchildren Morrison and Marcellus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, John Hendrickson. He is survived by his three sons, Andrew, Matthew, Cameron, daughter-in-law Meghan (Matthew), two grandchildren, brother Mark Lamkin, Phoenix, AZ; and sister Rita (Lamkin) Hendrickson, Rochester, MN.
Online condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyhoge.com. If you are so inclined, Chuck’s sons ask that you honor his memory by making a contribution to Kids TLC of Olathe, KS.
