Donald Lee Lambert, age 76, of Hassam Drive (Village Green), Princeton, WV, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at his residence with his family by his side.
Born on August 26, 1937 in Tazewell, VA, he was a son of the late Roy D. and Ethel Lambert. He was a retired truck driver with Joy Manufacturing and was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Bluefield Lodge #85 AFAM and the Beni Kedem Shrine of Charleston, WV.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Anne Lambert; and a sister, Patty Hulton.
Survivors include:
Son: Michael Lambert and wife Cissy of Princeton, WV
Grandchildren: Tonya Johnson of Bramwell, WV
Shannon Bailey and John of Rocky Gap, VA
Great grandchildren: Dakota Ferrell of Bramwell, WV
Sammie, Anthony, and Jonathan Bright of Rocky Gap, VA
Nick Lewis of Rocky Gap, VA
2 brothers: Danny Lambert and wife Bonnie of Bluefield, WV
Richard Hutton of Bastian, VA
Sister: Margaret Ann Stevens of Beckley, WV
Funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV with Minister Craig Stevens officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV where the Bluefield Lodge #85 AFAM will serve as pallbearers and perform masonic rites. Military honors will also be performed by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard. Sammie Bright, Dakota Ferrell, Anthony Bright, Nick Lewis, and Jonathan Bright will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.