Lamont Lecester Pleasant, Sr. was born to the union of Lloyd and Lucille Bell-Pleasant on August 11, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri. Both parents preceded him in death.

Lamont made a decision to follow Christ at a young age and joined St. Paul Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend E. Theopholius Caviness.

Lamont received his formal education in the public school of East Saint Louis School District #189, beginning at Park Elementary School. He attended Clark Jr. High and graduated from East Saint Louis Senior High School in June 1973. He earned a degree in communication from Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma.

Lamont was united in holy matrimony to Miss Ravonne J. Davis on November 1, 1986 in East Saint Louis. To this union one child was born, Lamont Lecester Pleasant, Jr.

Lamont was employed by Dynamic Vending as a production supervisor for the past 30+ years.

Lamont loved to spend time with his friends and family. He loved sports and was a huge supporter of his godson, Terrance Hargrove, Jr. who plays basketball at Saint Louis University.

On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Lamont joined his parents in paradise. Lamont's memory will be cherished by his children, Lamont L. Pleasant, Jr. and Tiera L. Powell both of East Saint Louis; one granddaughter, AirMoni Pleasant of Houston, Texas; one sister, Janet Lowery of Saint Louis, Missouri; two godsons, Terrance Hargrove, Jr. and Kyle Hargrove, both of East Saint Louis; his best friend, Winston Langford, and a host of cousins, family, and friends.