Lambert, Sammie Dwight

U.S. Army Veteran Served For 40 Years

  • Thursday, April 9, 2020
Sammie Lambert
Sammie Lambert

Sammie Dwight Lambert, 74, of Ooltewah, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family.

 

A native of Michie, Tn., Mr. Lambert was a longtime resident of Hamilton County and was the son of the late Herbert Lambert and Ollie Mae Wilbanks Fisher.

 

Mr. Lambert was a 40-year retiree of the U.S. Army retiring in 2005 as a Master Sgt.

 

He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church.

 

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Lambert;  and three sisters, Ruth Rickman, Carolyn Stanley, and Elaine Newcomb.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sylvia Lambert;  three daughters, Vicki (Tom) Pannell, Sale Creek, TN., Lisa (Rick) Rude, Ooltewah,TN, and Karen Brown, Shreveport, LA;  grandchildren, Taylor (Austin) Hamilton, Kelly Pannell, Hunter Rude, Parker Brown;  great-grandson, Hudson Hamilton;  special niece and nephew;  Pam (Billy) Brown, Jeff Rickman;  along with many other nieces and nephews.

 

Due to the COVID-19 Health Crisis, the family will have a service for the family only Monday, April 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Robbie Jackson officiating.  Burial will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

 

You may visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share condolences to the family and view the memorial tribute.

 

You may view the service live stream at heritagechattanooga.com.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, in Memory of Sammie Lambert, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

 

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.

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