The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves such as have a contrite spirit. Psalms 34:18

His Life and Legacy:

Lamar Laquan Jones was born October 12, 1981, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Venesa Jarmon and Henry Durham Jr. He was raised in Allentown, Pa by Venesa and Kevin Jarmon. He attended school throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Lamar was the oldest and only boy out of five children, a title that came with a personality big enough to match. He was loving, caring, adventurous, and truly one of a kind. Anyone who knew Lamar knew there was never a dull moment when he was around.

In 2012 Lamar met and married Tyrah Jones and they shared three sons Mathias Singleton 18, Matthew Lamar Jones 13, and Lamar Laquan Jones Jr. 11.

To know Lamar was to laugh with Lamar. He was truly the comedian of the family. If you walked into a room sad, mad, or simply having a bad day, you could count on Lamar to say or do something that would have you laughing before you left. He had a special gift for lifting people’s spirits simply by being himself.

Lamar was never short on confidence! He swore that he was a great singer, knew he was handsome, and carried himself like everyone should know it too. If you knew Lamar, then you know that he believed that he was God’s gift to the world. Looking back at the love, laughter, and memories he gave us, we can all agree that maybe he was right about that.

Lamar leaves to cherish his memory of his wife, Tyrah Jones his children Mathias, Matthew, Lamar, Dream, and Kristian mother, Venesa Jarmon; his father’s Henry Durham Jr. and Kevin Jarmon; and his four sisters, LaTisha Jones, Erica Hill (Lawrence), Keshawne Jarmon and probably his favorite of all of them Tylisha Jeter and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephew, extended family members and friends who love him dearly.

Lamar was more than a Husband, son, brother, father, uncle, and friend. He was laughter when things were hard, love when it was needed, and a presence you simply could not ignore.