FOUR OAKS – Family, friends and local dignitaries gathered Tuesday afternoon for the official unveiling of a sign dedicating a section of Interstate 95 between Four Oaks and Smithfield the Carl Lamm Highway.
Carl served as a broadcaster and radio station owner in a career that spanned 72 years until his retirement in 2019. He passed away on August 15, 2024 at the age of 97.
Melvin Mitchell, NC Board of Transportation Member was the emcee for Tuesday’s event held in the conference room at Meherrin Fertilizer in Four Oaks. American Legion Post 71 of Clayton presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rev. Kristen Tucker, pastor of the Smithfield First Baptist Church gave the invocation.
Special guest speakers included Representative Donna White, County Manager Rick Hester, Sheriff Steve Bizzell, Four Oaks Mayor Vic Medlin, Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore, NC Board of Transportation At-Large Member Leo Daughtry, and former NC Senator Charlie Albertson.
Carl was remembered for his love and dedication to his family, community and his Christian faith. He was able to connect to his many listeners on a personal level and was affectionately known as “The Voice of Eastern North Carolina.”
Mayor Medlin read a statement at the ceremony from the Lamm Family including his children, Travis Lamm, Lynda Lamm Carroll, and Mickey Lamm.
“Our family is blessed and highly honored by the naming of a section of I-95 as the Carl Lamm Highway. The Lamm family consists of three children and spouses, 7 grandchildren and spouses, and 10 great-grandchildren, with one coming soon. In addition, our mother Marjorie, played a major, positive role in our lives.”
“We are all so proud of our Daddy and “Pa.” We can’t thank you enough for acknowledging the impact he made in our community and state. His Christian faith was of extreme importance to him. Ephesians 3:20 states that God can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within us. The events of this day are more than any of us could have imagined. God has orchestrated this special blessing for our Daddy.”
“Before he died in August of this year, he learned of the road naming and said “this is an honor.”
“Thank you NCDOT, and all the others who are in this room today who helped make this a reality. The road naming is the pinnacle of a long and fruitful career and a life well-lived to the glory of God. We love you Daddy.”
(NCDOT Photos)
