James O. Lambert, 67, passed away unexpectedly, at his residence. He was born in Rockford, IL on May 4, 1949 the son of the late John and Murlia (nee: Parham) Lambert.

James had been employed as a welder by the J.I. Case Co. He was a member of the Greater Grace Temple Church, James enjoyed books and was an avid reader. His greatest love was the time he spent with his family.

Surviving are his children, Anthony Scott, of Minnesota, Audra (Timothy) O'Brien, of Mequon, and Jamaal Lambert, of Ft. Smith, AR; four grandchildren, Alyssa, Connor, and Madelyn O'Brien, and Antenett Scott; brothers and sisters, Norma Beal, of Kenosha, Donna (Joe) Smith, of Racine, Rosemary (William) Carr, of Fordyce, AR, John Lambert, Marshallean (Al) Conner, all of Racine, Lena Faye (Calvin) Parker, of Dallas, TX, Johnnie (Carlton) Irving, of San Diego, CA, Mark Lambert, of Garland, TX, Jerome (Diane Guyse) Lambert, of Racine, Valarie ( Larry) Hall, of Desoto, TX, Jeff (Angie) Lambert, of Racine, Ray Lambert, of Dallas, TX, and Marina Lambert, of Racine, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by his siblings, Wanda Martin, Lonnie Lambert, and Ron Lambert.

Service Details

His Memorial Homegoing Service will be held in Grace Temple Church, 522 N. Memorial Dr. on Saturday, January7 ^th , at 11:00 a. m., with Rev. Jettie Cornett officiating. Visitation will be in the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.  Private burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.