The County Press

VERNON LEE LAMBERT


 

 

VERNON LEE LAMBERT passed away peacefully at his home in Metamora, with his children and family at his side, on January 8, 2019.

He was born in Antrim County, MI, on August 6, 1937, son of Vern Dallas Lambert and Louise Catherine Lambert

Vernon was loved by all who knew him. Generous, kind, giving and caring, Vernon was a devoted father, brother and grandfather who was always available to anyone who needed his help. He was retired from General Motors after 41 years of quality work and dedication. Mr. Lambert was an avid fisherman and card player. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all time with his family. Sports of all types were another of his passions.

Vernon was preceded in death by his wife, Marion; his son, Robert Francois; his parents, Vern Dallas and Louise Catherine Lambert; his brother, John; and his sisters, Regina Bible and Katherine Gilbert; as well as his special nephew, William Ralph Lambert.

Vernon is survived by his children, Cheryl (Tom) Wagner, Timothy (Lambert) Francois and Grace, Lisa (Rob) Partyka, Christopher (Cindy) Lambert, Amy (Duane) Idziak and Andrea Lambert; his grandchildren, Danielle Wagner (Matt Harris), Courtney Wagner (Roderick McDonald), Robert Francois Jr., and Ryan Gott, Justin Joseph Partyka, Nathan Lee House, Joseph Vernon (Lambert) Francois and Chance Russell(Lambert) Francois; his great grandchildren, Devon Wagner and Jordan Wagner, Makenzie Gott, Peyton Gott, Siena Francois; and a great-great-granddaughter, Paislie Wagner. In addition, Mr. Lambert is survived by his brothers and sisters, Dale (Karen) Lambert, Thomas Lambert, Sally (Wayne) Orr, Peggy (Doug) Green, Rosalee (Jerry) Bell, Paula (Joe) Gibson and Evelyn Lambert; as well as by his aunt, Daisy Mae Lambert-Wilson who is 106 years of age; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers may be made to the Kindred Hospice of Flint.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion.