CLAUDEL LUMAR, JR.

Claudel “June” Lumar, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Devoted husband of 44 years to Janice Smith Lumar. Beloved father of Sykema Lumar, Dawane Barabino, Marcus Lumar, Sr., and the late Janiece Harvey. Loving son of the late Claudel “Geechie” Lumar, Sr. and Helen Bradford Lumar. Stepson of Augustine Lumar. Grandson of the late Otis Lumar, Sr., and Sylvinia Gordan Lumar. Brother of Sylvia Lumar Frank, Kim Lumar Smith, Angela Lumar (Jeffrey) Heard, and Contance Lumar (Keith) Varmall. Stepbrother of Phyllis, Wayne, Lori, and Ronald Matthews. Son-in-law of the late Willie Mae Smith. Grandson-in-law of the late Joe and Alice Smith. Brother-in-law of Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, Larry (Valerie) Smith, and the late Joseph Jackson. Uncle of the late Calvin Populis, Jr., and Christopher Burns, Jr. Claudel is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Grace and Glory Family Worship Church International are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Grace and Glory Family Worship Church International, 802 Third St. New Orleans, LA on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Eileen Lumar-Johnson officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above-named church. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery-Slidell, LA. Arrangement by Davis Mortuary Service, Inc., 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. 

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