Ray Lamar

Donut king and a great man

I recently had privelage have RayLaMar doughnuts OMgosh my taste buds are in delirious happy pleasure!! l have no idea what krispekreme is selling cause after tasting Rays l am overcome with the idea of what have l been eating all the his time??? Not a legit doughnut that's for sure! I was so fascinated by glorious richness of taste l googled the name of creator was further touched by the remembrances of goodness kindness left by Rays contacts so l am here to say please don't change anything about LaMar doughnuts cause If you do A REAL DOUGHNUT be gone 4ever from America. Thanks Ray! Peace&Love

Dear Shannon & Family,

You may not remember me but I grew up in the neighborhood by the shop (111 e.31st terr.)I remember you and and your sons and truly remember Ray. He gave me my first job cleaning the store parking lot for a oven fresh do-nut and usually 50 cents.That was enough money in the 70s for me to go get my friends (The Maloneys)and take them back for fresh do-nuts and a smile from Ray. He gave me a sense of self satisfaction from having done a good job and reaping the rewards that carry on with me to this day. I miss Ray and LaMars, I miss all of you. Alot of the people from my childhood days are now gone and with Rays passing it sems the old neighborhhod has finally ceased except in my memories that even time cant take from me. Best of luck to you all and thanks for being my friends and Ray...Thank you for being the Best There Was!

I came to Kansas City in 1983 to attend medical school. I remember being in awe of the cross section of people and cars which would begin lining up about 45 minutes before the doors opened. Beat up construction trucks, limousines, ballplayers and celebrities, construction workers, regular folks from all walks of life. The common denominator was an appreciation for the best doughnut on earth, and the man who made them possible. On trips back to Kansas City I make a pilgrimage to LaMar's, always wondering in the back of my mind if I am exaggerating just how good those doughnuts are...and always thinking after that first bite that I had underestimated them yet again. May we all find a passion as great as Ray's, with efforts and results as good, and touch as many lives as he did! Rest easy, Old Friend. Your legacy marches on!

Rest In Peace Ray Lamar, Lamar's has been and will always be the best donuts in the world. You will be missed.

Ray was kind to my father who died severaL years ago my dad needed understanding as an elderly man he

lived across the street on linwood

& mcghee his name Otto George.

Ray had outstanding qualties of

kindness.

Mr. Georges daughter --Mary

so sorry to hear about about ray he was surely a great success story. also learned of the passing of norman and eleanor. gee it sure dont seem like that long ago when we were playing baseball in the street or kick the can playing cowboys and indians with those stinging rubber guns we made. when i look back all of us kids on the block had some very good times even on the very cold nights we would sleigh ride down the hill and warm ourselves when we climbed back up the hill with a fire in a big bucket. my mom and dad are gone and bud (jessie) is also gone a few years ago. would love to hear from you(frank or eddy or both)you both live here in the vicinity. my deepest sympathy and god bless....... 913 441 1784 or e mail address is above.

Unfortunately, I've never had the fortune to have a LaMar's Donut, but will get one some day as I travel down the two lane highways.



Ray Lamar is an American original, one of those people that live up to the American Dream. People like him make this the great country it is. He also makes the open road (not interstates) the great pleasure to cruise.



I will be discussing him with my 7th graders in Round Lake.

Shannon,



My heart felt sympathy on the passing of one of the finest, most interesting men I have ever known. I hope he wrote down some of his great stories as we all discussed on so many occasions. He will be greatly missed by many of us. When things calm down for you please contact me so we can get caught up.



Ed DuBois

Your old Cahokia Flour Rep.

I met him 10 yrs. ago when I was trying to get his Donut business for Dawn Food Products. He was one of the kindest men I have ever met.

My condolances to the family. Ray will surely be missed.



Linwood Auto Sales

Gerrin and Family,

I was so sad to here of your step dads passing. I had only met him a few times and spoke with him on the phone on occasion way back, and he was a very sweet man. I wanted you to know my prayers are with you all in your time of grief.

My uncle Raymond LaMar was a great guy like all my mother's brothers. He really cared about everyone.

Aunt Shannon,

Please know that our thoughts are with you and the boys. I am sorry to hear of Ray's passing. We have such fond memories of him in KC, and of course, the doughnuts. Our prayers are with you.



Elaine, Kenneth and Thomas

THANKYOU SO MUCH. REST IN PEACE.

Much symapathy and prayers to the Ray Lamar family. Although his donuts were terrific, his greatest legacy might be his generosity.

He will be so missed for his caring and thoughtfulness. I enjoyed going into the bakery each morning when I worked for Standard Oil.

One of my "jobs" was to bring donuts for the office.

Mere words cannot describe the many memories of his warmth and the lost of his earthly presence.

TTFN