Sgt. Lamie

Sgt. Gene Lamie, 25, passed away from injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq on July 6, 2007. Sgt. Lamie served with the 3rd Batt., 7th Cav Reg., of the 2ndBrigade Combat Team. Gene attended school in Charlton County from 1994-1998. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Nascar. He was preceded in death by his grandfather: bud Taylor

He is survived by his wife: Dara Jean Lamie; a son: Gene Benjamin; and a daughter: Lyrean; Parents: Eugene and Linda Lamie of Homerville, GA; Grandparents: Gene & Elsie Lamie of Homerville, GA and Della Taylor of Folkston, GA; Sister: Christy M. Bell of Douglas, GA and a Brother: John D. Lamie of Homerville, GA; 2- nieces: Kelsie Bell and Marrah Lamie

The Family will receive friends Friday July 13 at Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, GA from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 14 at 11:00 AM at the Shepard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alice Chancey officiating. Sgt Lamie will be laid to rest Wednesday July 18 at 10:00 AM at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC with full military honors.

Sympathies may be expressed by signing the guest book at shepardfh.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.