Omar "Brian" Lamm, Sr.
April 22, 1951 ~ September 19, 2024
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CASTALIA – Omar “Brian” Lamm, Sr., age 73, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on April 22, 1951, he was the son of the late Onnie Dell Lamm and Margerine Deans Lamm. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Mandy Lamm Bailey and his daughter-in-law, Tania Loney-Lamm.
Blessed with natural musical talent, Brian played in the band, “The Essex” while attending Rocky Mount Senior High School, where he was a Class of 1969 graduate which also happened to be the last class of the Blackbirds. Following high school, he attended Atlantic Christian College where he received his bachelor’s degree. Brian’s love for music brought opportunities throughout his life to perform for many weddings, grand openings, homecomings, church ministries, and other events. One special occasion he was quite fond of was performing with J.D. Joyner for a Bojangles grand opening in Greenville where they played “Mr. Bojangles”. Brian, along with other Lamm family members, owned and operated Central Building Supply in downtown Rocky Mount for over 50 years where he helped thousands of people over the years accomplish their dreams and achieve their goals. A devoted and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and good friend to many, Brian will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all those who knew him.
Brian is survived by his sons, Omar Brian Lamm Jr. and Andrew Porter Lamm (Brenda Clark Winstead); his son-in-law, Jason Coburn Bailey; his grandchildren, James Lamm, Kaitlyn Lamm, Julie-Anna Bailey (Chayton), Coburn Bailey, Sophia Lamm, Evie Lamm, Dylan Warner (Lauren), Trevor Gaskins, and Amber Baker (Phillip); his great grandchildren, Everly Baker and Laurel Warner; his sister, Susie Lamm Marshall (Lee); his brother, Dell Drew Lamm; his devoted former wife, Sandra Porter Lamm; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and close friends.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Travis Crocker officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be the evening before on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Flowers will be welcomed, or donations may be made in Brian’s name to Rock Creek Baptist Church Music Ministry, 1238 Rock Creek Drive, Nashville, NC 27856.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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I love Omar Lamm. He’s such a gentle soul. We lived across the street for about 10 years when we were children. He never got into trouble and I stayed in trouble. I remember him going to the Harris Conservatory of Music to take guitar lessons. Such a success. Whenever I would see him at the building supply, he would tell me he loved me. He knew how to warm a person’s soul. I will miss him.
God bless the family and prayers for all of them
You can’t look back at our lives and not think of Brian and The Essex Band. It is a great memory!
The music has ended here but the melody will always linger on in your hearts.
May the Lord bless and comfort you and your families during this time of loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
We love you
Sorry for your loss
I have very fond memories of Brian years ago when I worked for Dr. John Derbyshire. Brian was such a sweetheart. Always pleasant and just a joy to be around. My sincere condolences for his children, grandchildren and Sandra. May he rest in peace and rejoice being reunited with Mandy.
Omar Lamm was such a good friend and inspiration to me. He got me started on a lifetime of musical performance and enjoyment. I will always cherish our time together as members of my first band, The Essex. We stood on stage together in a variety of venues along with Norman Chambliss, Steve Morgan, Jim Bailey, Emmett Gladstone, and Billy Jones, and had so much fun, not realizing at the time, we were making friendships and memories that would last the rest of our lives.
I left RM after high school, following my love of the ocean. Omar and I didn’t keep in touch enough, but when we got back together on occasion, we were like two kids who’d never parted. As I watched the photo testimonial, I realized how much of his life I missed. To this day I still play gigs and think about Omar, the great singer, guitar player, and overall inspirational person he was. I will always love him and the times we shared. I will never forget him!
I am going to miss you dad. We shared lots of laughs while you lived with us. You were always so appreciative of everything I did for you. A smile and a thank you. You were very complimentary no matter what I cooked. You loved it and always thanked me for cooking, doing your laundry, making your bed or even just bringing you a diet sundrop.
Until we meet again ❤️