Chad Stephen Lamar, 50, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away suddenly at his home on December 10, 2024.  He was born on April 2, 1974 to Sherry Lamar Katz and Robert “Bobby” Lamar.   Chad is also survived by his step-mother, Carolyn Lamar; sister, Paige Lamar Knapper (Chris); brother, Todd Lamar (Rhonda), and his two best friends, Leslie Hoyt (Heather), and Tesha Blanton Newton (friends since 8th grade).   He is survived by his three nephews, Tyler Moorer (Alyssa), Garrett Lamar, and Brent Lamar and by his two nieces, McKenzie Moorer Pearsall (Neely) and Hailey Lamar and one great niece, Alice.  

Chad was a 911 Telecommunicator, he loved the people he worked with and they loved him.  He never met a stranger, he had a quick wit, and delightful sarcasm.  He knew every road and street in Richland County and lead the rescuers to their destinations. Placing the vehicles in strategic locations was a lot like playing chess…it took a lot of skill and Chad was master at it. 

He and his dad spent every football game night following the game and it’s commentary.  Laughter, cheers, and ranting could be heard throughout the phone lines. Chad was a mastermind for all things related to baseball and football, after all playing baseball was his dream career...until his accident at age 15 and he spent the rest of his life in a wheel chair. He enjoyed spending vacation time in Moncks Corner, fishing with his friend Les. Of course, Les would take catfish off the line because Chad was highly allergic to catfish. Chad also had a passion for cooking, especially grilling. He came up with original recipes, but beware... he liked his food hot and spicy! 

Chad came into this world with a bang, feet first and weighing over 11 pounds!   When he left the world, he left with love in his heart for us all.   

Chad’s celebration of life service will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at The Downtown Church, located at 2030 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

“As you look down from heaven onto all of the fields you ever came upon, I hope you smile at the lives you have touched and the legacy you have left.  May God place his hand on your shoulder and say, “Well done.”