James G. Lambert May 07, 1925 – April 29, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card James G. Lambert, 93, of Pontiac, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at 8:25 p.m. at his home in Pontiac. Cremation rites will be accorded with a private family burial at a late date. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. James was born May 7, 1925 in Risco, MO to Ira Earnest and Lora (Rayborn) Lambert. He married Maxine McDowell on June 7, 1963 in Orlando, FL. She survives in Pontiac. Also surviving are his three children, Walter F. (Diana) Lambert of Herrin, IL, Bertrand Gibson of Pontiac, IL, and Kevin (Nancy) Lambert of Benton, IL; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Melinda Schoen; one son, John Allan Gibson; one grandson, James Fredrick Lambert; and 14 brothers and sisters. James attended Parma, MO schools. He served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945 and the United States Air Force from 1945 to 1948. He worked as an Operating Engineer for over 40 years, until retiring in 1991. James was Baptist by faith. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #214 in Gillespie, IL and a lifetime member Veterans Foreign War Post 886 Pontiac. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook. Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James G Lambert May 07 1925 April 29 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Pontiac, state: Illinois