LAMIE JR., E. WALTER

E. Walter Lamie Jr., age 73, died unexpectedly on April 23, 2016. Walt is survived by his beloved wife Susan; his son, Anthony and wife Meena Friscia; grandchildren, Donovan, Kearsten and Amiya; his loving in-laws, Katherine, Richard (Maureen) and Michael Otto; and stepmother Arlene Lamie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brigadier E. Walter and Dorothy Mary Lamie; along with his brother, Ronald; and father-in-law, Leo Otto.
Walt was born in Portland, Maine. He graduated from Asbury Seminary in Kentucky with a Masters in Divinity. In 1973, he moved to Jacksonville, Florida and accepted a position as a Director of the U.S.O. He went on to work for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation where he worked for 35 years and retired. Walt was a man of deep faith and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was active and cared deeply for his community.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016 in Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home with a Celebration of Walt's Life following in the Chapel at 4:00 p.m., with Pastor Gregg Bennett officiating. Walt's faith in Jesus was genuine and he loved the Lord with his whole heart.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, 2015 N Jefferson St, Jacksonville, FL 32206.
Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.