Michael attended Bowen High School in Chicago. He also took courses at College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois where he also obtained his GED.
Michael had a great, great love for people. He was always smiling and so full of life so it’s no surprise that he was a door greeter at Walmart . His smile and bubbly personality were very infectious and could light up any room. Michael was always the life of the party and lived everyday as if it were his last. Michael had many hobbies which were singing at shows, doing karaoke, shooting pool, riding his bike, shooting hoops, and collecting super hero figures.
Michael leaves to cherish his memory his children in whom he was very proud of Michael Jr., Isaiah, Bryan, Julius, Timothy, Sierra, Khorey, Elijah,Khalen, Ahjurae, Treveon, Reginald, and Travis Cox. Michael also had a special daughter Jaelynn. Michael had 13 grandchildren. Also left to cherish his memory are his father James Madyun, his brothers William Lofton (Prince), Melvin Lofton, James Madyun (Stasey), Abdur Madyun ( Latosha), and David Madyun (Nicole) . Sisters Denise Muhammad (Rodney), Jameelah Sackor, and Celesia Morris (Devon). He also leaves aunts , uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends, acquaintances, fellow Walmart co-workers, his biker buddies, as well as his pool league. And last but not least his favorite cousin Tina, his best friend “Tiger”, and a special friend Jill McLean.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Veterans Funeral Care, 830 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. There will be a additional visitation/service at the Tara Garden Chapel, 681 North Avenue, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 from 9:00 Am until service time at 10:00 Am on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
You are so very missed by so many people. No one can replace that smile or your HUGS. You will forever be in our hearts. My deepest sympathies to your family, my heart aches for All of you. Until we meet again my friend – Love Laura
Michael “Lamar” Lofton, There are no words that can begin to express the impact you had on my fiance, Monika and my life, as well as so many people who had the pleasure of knowing you. The birth of our daughter will definitely be in your honor. You were, and I’m sure you still are a very humble human being. We all should consider ourselves lucky to have known you and learn from you. You always knew how to make someones day a little brighter with your kind words and that infectious smile of yours. Even in the face of adversity, you always kept your composure, and still smiled and was always polite, even if it wasn’t deserved. You are sorely missed, but NEVER forgotten. Here on earth, you were a real life Superman, and now you look over us all as a True Angel. I am proud to have worked with and got to know the beautiful soul that you are. You will ALWAYS be family to me and my fiance, and our daughter. May you Rest In Peace my Brother.
The people at PPs in Peoria will also miss your smile hugs and voice.God has a new angel but we have lost an amazing person.fly high my friend and sing loud.
Peoria will also miss your smile and voice.You went to heaven way to soon.
Lamar there are no words to describe the heaviness in my heart ❤… You were one of the 1st people I met when I moved to Florida and from the moment we met I knew You were something SPECIAL! you listened, you gave me advice, you laughed and joked with me always! Your smile, your smile was worth a million words.. Just watching how everyone you encountered had so much love for you.. I have so much love for you.. You will be forever missed my friend. And forever in my thoughts… A beautiful kind soul taken way to soon.. Rest easy my friend till we meet again. Much love 💘 always…
This news breaks my heart. We worked together at PPS. My daughter loves him as well. He always could brighten your day. Those special hugs and smile can’t be forgotten and are engraved in my heart. Love you always and forever my dearest friend. Sending prayers to his family. Until I see you again, spread your happiness throughout, Love Neese
I work right where the memorial site was placed.. I have seen nothing but good things and heard wonderful stories about this gentleman.. rest in peace young man
I used to work with him he was such a beautiful soul and made everyone so special!! He is greatly loved and will be greatly missed by so many :(( we love you r.i.p to such a beautiful soul :( </3
I pray the Lord give you all strength during this difficult time. Rest in Heaven Lamar.
I didn’t know him too much personally but all I do know is he had the best heart from what I seen, he always brightened up my day when I walked into Walmart and I always left with a smile in my face such a sweet man, always talked to me and made sure I was doing good, always let me cut the lines 😂 he was the best and he will be missed by plenty definitely left a mark where he was and always will be remembered! rest in paradise
Thanks for being there. Getting rid of my stage fright. Singing songs. Videos. You told me to always go for my dreams. I’m living them. Guitar playing singing not afraid. Rip. I always will remember you. Love Stevie e
I really don’t know how to even begin. A true friend, that defined happiness. Even though we never got to get in the studio together and finish our music, I know that you are now singing with the angels. Bro I miss you and you will always be in my heart. But im still going to finish what we started and dedicate it to you. We all miss you and you will always be loved and missed.
Your smile was the 1st thing I saw every morning when I worked at Largo Walmart. I had to leave there to escape a very abusive relationship. I miss my Largo walmart family so much!! I will never forget the morning I left..came into Walmart threw my hands in the air and yelled I did it I left..crying and shaken not sure what to do next until a family member would be there to take me away..Lamar calmly hugged me and said I’m glad you got away he didn’t deserve you..its not safe for you to hang out in front of the store then helped me get to the back of the store to safely. I am forever grateful!!! He is now an angel to many!! I will never forget him..much love!!
Michael, to your family, I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for peace and comfort in this difficult time. To you, Michael, I say thank you. Thank you for your infectious smile that brightened every room you walked into. I thank you for always taking an extra second to say hi, even if you were busy. I am blessed for having know you and a richer person for you imparting your friendship. Fly with the angels my friend.
Every time my children and I would go to Walmart Michael would always greet us with a smile as bright as could be! There had never been a time we saw him unhappy. We will truly miss seeing him when we visit the store but most of all we will miss his smile and kind soul because it was one that could light up anyone’s day that might be having a bad one he was one of the most genuine kind human beings.I send our condolences and prayers to all of his family and friends.
I didn’t know Lamar personally but he sure knew how to make my two and three old laugh every time we walked in or out of the Missouri Walmart. We’re there no less than three times a week. I remember one time he told me “you have your hands full but they’re beautiful”. His spirit was so uplifting & he was always smiling. I did my usual shopping this week and the store just feels dull now. May you Rest In Peace & continue to shine🙏🏽❤️
I didn’t know Michael personally but he sure knew how to make my two and three old laugh every time we walked in or out of the Missouri Walmart. We’re there no less than three times a week. I remember one time he told me “you have your hands full but they’re beautiful”. His spirit was so uplifting & he was always smiling. I did my usual shopping this week and the store just feels dull now. May you Rest In Peace & continue to shine🙏🏽❤️
Lamar was the Captain on my pool league I will never forget the day we met we talked Football and I watched him and my daughter Shannon shoot pool he was the best we always ate together on Monday and Thursday nights when we shot pool together I will never forget all the great times we had together for me Pool will never be the same at least I was on the team when we won our last trophy I will always treasure that Lanar I love you and the family I have met you will always be in my heart and with me always RIP babe you will never be forgotten it was an honor to know you and to be on your team I miss you dearly
I’m still sit here in disbelief. My heart breaks thinging that I can’t pick up the phone and ask you for advice, to come get a plate of food or to hangout because I need someone to talk to. I can’t bear going into Walmart and your not there to hug me and the girls and load them with stickers after I say no. No one can ever compare to you my friend. I love you Lamar and you are truly missed.
I will always remember all the good you shared. I will do my best to continue that energy in this world. You always made me smile and had kindness to speak. You are like no other Lamar, I’m glad I got to meet you and call you friend. May the lord bless you and keep you.
I am so very thankful the good lord led me to you. He must have known how much I needed you in my life. I remember the first time we met, I heard someone singing, I asked my friend who that was she said, oh that’s Lamar. I said, oh my goodness I love his voice. We met afterwards, it was an instant gravitating connection. Your aura was goodness, love beauty and light. Your smile was infectious, your voice soothing, your embrace warm and affectionate. I enjoyed every minute we were given together, and I will love you forever. Please know, you blessed hundreds of lives with your presence. Everyone who came into your path, all that knew you are blessed with your graciousness, and we all love and adore you forever. My heart aches for your family of your loss. I pray the good Lord gives them peace and strength as they grieve your beautiful soul.
Its is very unfortunate that this happened. He was one of them friends you can tell anything too and you can trust he wouldn’t put your business out there. Your secret was safe with him. He was like a big brother to me and a mentor for when IIwas creating music. He will be greatly missed.
I’m so glad to have the best few days with you at the Worst time of our lives ( Margaret Hubert / Mom’s ) funeral services in January of this year.
Rest in Peace little brother 💔🤗
This is so painful! You where like a brother to my husband (Rob Goodman)and myself. In all the time I knew you; I never once saw you take even a sip of alcohol. That you died because of a DUI is absolutely unbearable. In a few hours I have to go and say goodbye and the thought just rips my heart. You where my duet partner and I got such joy singing with you and going to recording studio with you. My soul hurts that I’ll never hear your beautiful voice again. The angels gained a new choir member. Just like the words from our go-to song: “I will love you so, for always”. You where a next level good person and will always be remembered. Sincerest condolences to your family and numerous other friends. R.I.P.
I love you brother like ths song we wrote more than words can ever say.
I didn’t know you forever but i feel like i known you forever. You always smile and you always spoke. We would talk about your chicago days or my chicago days. Just wanna thank you for showing me what a geniune person in life looks like, talks like, acts like, and lives like. Your jounrney is over my Chicago Big Bro. You are where we all hope to get to someday and thats heaven. I will reach out to u when i wanna talk, and see you in my dreams. My heart and prayers to your children, father, brothers, family and all the lives you touched. Rest Well !!
Lamar, I still don’t believe it. You are and were such a beautiful soul. You could light up the world with your smile. You will be missed dearly.. I love you lamar