August 12, 1940 - July 31, 2020
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Paul Addison Lamar, Jr., 79 of Enid, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in Enid. He was born August 12, 1940 in Oklahoma City to Paul and Mary Ellen Ford Lamar, Sr. He attended OU on a wrestling scholarship and later transferred to Central State University in Edmond where he earned a BS degree in Chemistry.
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He married Katherine Kimbrell in 1994 in Enid where they made their home. Paul was a chemist for Farmland Industries. He was also a veteran of the USAF and was in the Air National Guard.
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Paul was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Mary Alice. In addition to his wife Katherine, he is survived by his children; Paul Lamar III, Dwight Lamar, Seth Lamar and his wife Shanna, and Melissa Soderlund and her husband Mel; six grandchildren, Tyler, Griffin, Joshua, Emma, Ava and Benjamin.
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Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
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