Curtis “Lamar” Wommack, Jr.

Curtis “Lamar” Wommack, Jr., 75, of Morganton passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born November 7, 1942 in Laurens County, GA and was the son of the late Curtis Lamar Wommack, Sr. and Lula Blitch Wommack. Lamar was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Morganton. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Lamar retired as Dean of Continuing Education after a 38 year career at Western Piedmont Community College. He was very active in the State Employees Association and Retired State Employees Association. Lamar enjoyed camping and fishing, but his true love in life was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Lamar is survived by his wife, Judy Ware Wommack of the home; son, Curtis Lamar Wommack, III and wife, Ilisa of Stone Mountain, GA; daughters, Laurie Wommack Johnston and husband, Miguel, and Jennifer Wommack; granddaughter, Lily Wommack; grandsons, Seth Johnston, Rico Johnston, Ben Johnston, Erik Johnston, and Greg Johnston; sister, Lynne Murdock and husband, Lee of Gray, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. The service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. Wanda Neely officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.