James Carlton McLamb

Dear Carr and Sarah,
I was saddened to learn of you father's passing while attending a family reunion this weekend. Jim was my big brother in the Pika fraternity at Wake Forest. I was a groomsman in your parents wedding and your dad honored me as groomsman in mine as well. We all had great times during those college days. Carr, I met you when you were having lunch with your mom at Joe's Place about a year ago. Just wanted to let you know you're in my thoughts and prayers.

I was so surprised and saddened to learn of Jim's sudden death. He will be missed by so many...my memories will include waving to him on the back row at Ridge Road Baptist Church. Often he would wait on me (and others) outside the church, usually to talk Wake Forest sports and occasionally, politics. Dr. Thompson and Dr. Sherron did a great job at the funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's son and daughter and the rest of the family and his many friends.

Carr, your tribute to your father on the Deac board was something I hope one day my sons can say about me as a Deacon fan..I was really moved by your remembrances...to Sarah, I am a Wilmingtonian too and if I can ever be of service to you please call...my thoughts and prayers to you and your family

Dear Carr and Sarah,

I just learned of your dad’s passing and would like to pass on to you and your dad’s other family and friends my deepest condolences.

As you may remember, your dad and I sat next to one another at football games for many years, and I had a chance to watch you two grow up. He was extremely – and rightfully – proud of you. While he was never improperly boastful in his praise for you, his pride and love for you was deep and sincere.

I hope you and your loved ones will let me know if I can be of help in any way.

Bob Mills
Wake Forest University

My heart goes out to everyone who loves Jim. I send my love to my BFF, Debbie Vowell McLamb who loved and married Jim.

I am very sorry to hear about Jim's death. I was a classmate at Clinton High and he was "Jimmy" to us then. For a time, we lived on the same street growing up in Clinton, Stewart Avenue. My condolences to the family.

Jim and I entered Wake Forest as freshman during the fall of 1971. I will always remember his relentless passion for Wake Forest athletics. Every opposing coach and referee knew when Jim was "in the house"! Whenever I saw him, he was never focused on himself but was always interested in what I was doing. He had a big heart and my prayers go out to his two children and the extended family. His passing is a huge loss to the Wake Forest community.

Philip "Flip" Perry
WFU Class of 1975
Park City, Utah

I am so very sorry for your loss... Jim was one 8 of us that shared a suite freshman year at Wake in 1971.

I will always remember his huge smile and passion for Clinton, NC and our great state of North Carolina.

Sure hope your memories will be a comfort to you at this challenging time.

God bless!

I am so very sorry for your loss... Jim was one 8 of us that shared a suite freshman year at Wake in 1971.

I will always remember his huge smile and passion for Clinton, NC and our great state of North Carolina.

Sure hope your memories will be a comfort to you at this challenging time.

God bless!

I am very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I am a college classmate from Wake Forest and remember Jim as a very nice, kind and upbeat person. In the lingo of our day, he was a great guy. My condolences to his children, Vickie Cheek Dorsey

Carr & Sarah: I share with you, during this time of sorrow, my love for Jim, my fellow Demon Deacon & Pika fraternity brother. I ventured to Winston-Salem in the fall of 1973 with but a handful of contacts. I was warmly embraced by Jim and the Pika fraternity and spent 4 glorious years at Wake. Jim was always jovial, friendly and full of life. My heart goes out to you at this time. Charles "Doc" Little

I knew Jim at Wake Forest. He was my suite mate there. He was a great guy - sorry to see him go.

Lee Yancey
110 North Union Street
Danville, VA 24541
email: [email protected]

I am truly sorry to hear about Jim. I am a college classmate. I will miss seeing him at the WFU sporting events. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's family. I'll shout out a "Go Deacs" in honor of Jim's memory this morning.
Craig Jackson, WFU 1975

Dear Carr and Sarah,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. While I only had the opportunity to meet him briefly, I know he has two wonderful children which means a lot in my book! Please let me know if I can help in any way. You and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Debbie, Collin, Sarah and Will

Carr and Sarah,

I am deeply sorry for your loss and if there's anything that I can do for you please do not fail to let me know. You will continiue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Peace and Blessings,

Ujeana Pearson

I'll always remember Jimmy at the gatherings at Ma McLamb's home, laughing and having fun with all the cousins. In particular with his cousins Milton and Kevin, all three the same age. They were teased about being the Three Muskateers--always getting into some kind of adventure on the farm. Wonderful photo of my cousin Jim, happy and smiling. His smile and laughter will be missed at family gatherings. Beverly Vandevender (Richmond, VA)

Great photo of Jim. I remember during the high school years, he was always in a good mood, always looking at the good side of things. Jim, you will be truly missed.