With sadness, we remember the life of Dr. Lamon Moates, who passed away last week. He was a beloved and widely-respected psychology faculty member in the 1980s and 1990s. After retirement, he stayed active in psychology by doing counseling and psychological assessments of children in local schools. He was also a bicycle enthusiast who was frequently seen riding through neighborhoods on the south side of Americus. The department sends condolences to his family and former students.
Our retired faculty who worked with Dr. Moates shared the following memories.
Tom Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Sociology: “Lamon had a kind and generous soul. He was one of my mentors when I first came to GSW, and he became a respected colleague. He leaves behind a loving extended family, university colleagues, and a generation of students who were guided by his knowledge as well as his kindness. His was a life well-lived, and he will be deeply missed.”
Bill Dragoin, Professor Emeritus of Psychology: “For 26 years, Lamon provided counseling services under the auspices of the Charles Mix Foundation. His approach was mostly Rogerian Non-Directive, for which he had a waiting list of clients and I, as Dept. Chairman received many notes of praise and thanks for his service.”
A fuller description of Lamon’s life is available at the Hancock Funeral Home web site.
