Dennis Le Roy Lambert, 76, of Collinsville, Texas was called to his Heavenly home on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Dennis was born on April 3, 1944 in Joliet, Illinois to Clyde Carman and Marjorie (Apps) Lambert. He served proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war. He married Jo Ann Lacy on May 9, 2012 in Whitesboro, Texas. He was the volunteer grounds keeper for Collinsville Bible Baptist for the last four years and he volunteered for Meals of Wheels. He loved helping people. Dennis worked for Halliburton for twenty-two years and Wal-Mart for seventeen years. He enjoyed fishing, vegetable gardening and traveling, especially to Chicago.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Lambert of Collinsville; daughter, Belinda Riddles and husband, Michael Reece of Wichita Falls; son, Chuck Riddles of Collinsville; son, Eric Lambert and wife, Misty of Lucas; adopted daughter, Mika Jack and husband, Stacy of Sadler; grandchildren, Cody Riddles, Mikal Jack, Blake Jack, Alexis Lambert, Christian Lambert, Zane Lambert, and Emma Grace Lambert, great-grandchild, Ashlynn Riddles, brother, Wilton Grant Lambert and wife, Rose, sister, Carol Brickett, sister, Judy Lambert, and brother, Russell Lambert and wife, Pat.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Marjorie Lambert.
Pallbearers will be Michael Albright, Randy Burris, Mikal Jack, Blake Jack, Don Croucher and Mark Kays. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Carney, Barry Roberts and Jim Coonrod. Funeral services honoring Dennis will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Dan Eakin. Interment will follow at Collinsville Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation for friends and family on Friday, July 10, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Dearest friend, know that you are in our hearts and prayers! We are so saddened at this loss my dear Joann. We love you so much!
Momma Jo my heart is heavy and I cannot imagine what you are going through. I want you to know I love you very much and I am glad I had the time I had with Dennis. He will be missed but we shall all see him again one day in the heavens.
Joann our prayers are with you and your family. We are heartbroken over this. From all of us at Meals on Wheels , We send our condolences.
Oh Jo Ann! I just came across this and I am so sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing. Bless your heart…..
Hugs and prayers!! Please Take Care!! ????
Our condolences to JoAnn and the entire Lambert family. Dennis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed and we look forward to seeing him again.
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. Please know that I am here for you at anytime.
Joann please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Oh sweet Dennis, it’s not goodbye, it see you later. We will miss you here, but know you will be watching us from a better view. You are so loved!