Birth date: Oct 3, 1947 Death date: Jan 7, 2022
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James Lamar Abernathy, age 74, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, passed away on January 7, 2022. He was born in Adairsville, GA on October 3, 1947, son of Elihue Abernathy and Zonnia Paris-Abernathy. Husband to Pam Abernathy for 49 years. Lamar was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Ronald Abernathy.Survivors include his loving wife Pam, daughter Christy, son Joshua (Shawn), son Michael (Kaleigh). His sister Carolyn Hayes (Lamar), brothers Lynn Abernathy (Daphne), Kenneth Abernathy (Anna), Jeffrey Abernathy (Jodie). Also included are his grandchildren, Lauren Griffin (Justin), Jon Little, James Little, Morgan Evans (Ethan), Hailey Kellim (Alex), Katy Abernathy, Juliyah Abernathy, Sariyah Abernathy, Eliyah Abernathy, Arianah Abernathy, Micah Abernathy, Josiyah Abernathy, and great grandchildren, Bethany Griffin and Levi Kellim.Lamar grew up in Adairsville, GA where he remained for most of his life. He was a gifted painter by trade who took pride in the quality of his work. He was very devoted, and an outstanding example of what a great husband, father, and papa should be. Lamar will be remembered for his exceptionally unfailing Faith, of which he engrained into his children and grandchildren. He lived his life with morals and values, compassion for others, and immense love for each and every family member, friend, and even strangers. His moto was "we are all made unique and special."Lamar loved spending quality time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time on hunting trips, four wheeling, camping, hiking, gardening, anything with nature, with any and all of his family, friends or anyone who would do these adventures with him. This included the many, many antique shopping trips he would make with his wife, and all the ladies in the family. Along with their husbands who (most of which) resorted to remaining outside sitting on a bench or in cars all talking together. Lamar loved to laugh and enjoyed joking around. He would crack up all the kids with his Donald duck impression and other funny animal noises, bringing a smile every time. He would even make those sounds walking around a store and watch as little kids (even adults) would turn and either smile or have a puzzled look! He would get such a kick out of it...He loved talking and spending conservational time with his loved ones and his Heavenly Father. His daily prayer walks were so important to him! He would take time everyday during these walks on each family member, praying over them individually.All of Lamar's family and friends will miss him so very much. There is a void without Lamar, but his memories will live on, etched deeply in our hearts and minds until we see him again!Funeral services for James Lamar Abernathy will be conducted Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in London Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ray Cowan and Pastor Jay Ledbetter. Burial will follow at Jackson Family Cemetery. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to: Your local food bank or Battered Women and Children Shelter.Read Obituary
I met Lamar when I was a young adult. As I got to know him and his family, my respect for him deepened. He exemplified what we are to be as Christians. He walked in Christ footsteps in ways many of us only dream to be able to do. My heart hurts for the family. I cannot imagine the loss you feel. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love and miss you!
I don't know how many years now since I last saw Lamar. He and Pam moved to MO from Adairsville GA and after some years on to KY. I first met Lamar at a church gathering. I had been in somewhat of a spiritual desert. I felt like I just was not growing in my walk as I wanted. He was from another church that I knew nothing about. Some friends had invited me to a Bible study that Lamar was making avaliable. First time I sat and watched him go over the scriptures I noticed he had a way of disecting every verse. He would bring out things I had never noticed before. I learned the message of our Messiah was a message of love, how we are to show that love to one another. It's a message about relationships. I found as I would go throughout my week I was rembering what Lamar had spoke of the previous Sabbath. I felt like my walk in the desert had come to an end. I was growing in love and understanding of what my Savior was trying to teach me through Lamar's studies. He had such a love for our Savior. Lamar and Pam, with all their family moved away from GA. I missed them, but more than anything, I missed our studies. Lamar was a devout man. His relationship with his Creator was paramount in his life. He was not a prideful man, nor a back biter. He was devoted to his wife and family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sorry to hear about Lamar we all grew up together in the stoner community
I was Lamar's pastor from 1982-1989 in the Rome, GA congregation. I have fond memories of watching Lamar grow in our men's speech club, holding down left field on our church softball team and singing special music during church services. Lamar was a good friend to me, and our family enjoyed the time we spent with Lamar, Pam and their children on a number of occasions. It has been a joy to spend time with Lamar and Pam several times in recent years, and my wife and I will miss Lamar's smiling face and joy of life founded on his faith and close relationship with our heavenly Father. Michael Hanisko
This lil boy sure loved him... love you all❤️
