Obituary of Command Sergeant Major, Donald F. Lamm, U.S. Army, Ret.

Donald F. Lamm, of Nashua, NH, 66, husband of Debra J. (Clooney) Lamm of Lynn, died following a long valiant battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 with his family at his side at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, MA. Donald was born in Wilson, NC, on June 21, 1946, son of the late Willie M. and Bertha V. (Eppes) Lamm. He was raised in Wilson and graduated from Rock Ridge High School. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1968 followed by a long successful career, retiring in 1991 at the rank of Command Sergeant Major. While in the Army he received an Associates Degree in Business Management. Following military retirement, Donald was employed for 19 years as an engineer at Raytheon until 2010, and for the last 2 years as a consultant for Intuitive Research and Technology in Hunstville, AL. Donald had a passion for the protection of the soldier, a gifted musician in his group, ‘The Lone Star Band’ playing bass guitar. He was an avid NASCAR race fan and was a seasoned traveler RVing with his wife, family and close friends. In addition to his wife Debra, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Teresa L. and Marty Lewis of Kenly, NC, John W. Lamm of San Angelo, TX, Daniel F. Lamm of Milford, NH, and stepson Russell J. and Joanna Cooper of Lynn MA; his siblings and their spouses, William M. and Jeanette Lamm of Wilson, NC, Nora Lamm Williamson of Greenville, NC, and Wanda Lamm Sherrod and Donnie Sherrod of Sims, NC, and predeceased in death by his brother Norman Leon Lamm and before mentioned parents. Donald has 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren that were the love of his life. Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, MA. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Grant Hoofnagle officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Donald’s Memory to the Sophia Gordon Cancer Center, C/O Lahey Clinic Medical Center, 41 Burlington Mall Rd., Burlington, MA 01805. A graveside service conducted by Reverend Elwood Long will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013, at Rock Hill Cemetery in Wilson, NC by Joyner’s Funeral Home. Please visit either www.ccbfuneral.com or www.Joyners.net for directions, online obituary and memorial guest book.