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Lamar was a graduate of Cordele High School and Georgia Tech. He served in World War II, stationed in China. After graduation, he entered the family business. He became involved in all types of commerce including Retail Operations, Shopping Centers and Commercial Real Estate Development, Banking, and Truck Stops. Lamar served as President of the Fitzgerald Hebrew Congregation, was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Chehaw Council of the Boy Scouts, and was a Freemason and Shriner. He strived to be a credit to his community.
Lamar is survived by Jackie Perlis, the love of his life and devoted wife, two children, Leon Perlis of Sandy Springs and Deborah Berger and her husband Eddie of Sandy Springs, five grandchildren: London, Parron, Bud, Quillin, and Slade.
A Graveside service will be held Friday, July 11, at 1:00pm in the Fitzgerald Hebrew Congregation Section of Evergreen Cemetery, Fitzgerald, GA.
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Dan Alsaker
July 13, 2025
Jackie, my sincere condolences to you and your family . Lamar has always been a special light in my life and I suspect so many others in so many ways. He will be missed but long remembered for his iconic approach to living a full life.
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