John Walter Lambert

John Walter Lambert 1931 - 2025 John Walter Lambert, 93 of McComb, passed away April 6, at Aston Court Retirement Community in McComb. He was born Tuesday, August 18, 1931 in Lawrence County. Visitation was held on April 10, from 9:30AM until time of service at 11AM at Navilla Baptist Church. Burial followed in Navilla Baptist Church Cemetery in McComb. Bro. Trent Bilbo did officiate. Sharkey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John will be remembered as a hardworking man of integrity, a loving husband, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother uncleand family member, and a gentle soul who found joy in the simple beauty of life.

He worked for PAVCO in Pascagoula, MS for 47 years. When he retired, he came back home to Ruth, MS. He was known for his legendary vegetable garden, his immaculate yard which he kept up himself up into his 90’s, and the quiet strength of his faith will live on in the memories of all who knew and loved him. He loved reading his bible daily. He was a deacon at Ruth Baptist Church and Navilla Baptist Church. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, love, and the enduring power of a life well-lived.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy A. Spencer Lambert; father, Leon E.Lambert; mother, Ollie D. Greer Lambert; brothers, Leon E. Lambert, Jr., Clifton E. Lambert, Norwood Lambert and Gordon Lambert; sisters, Frances Lambert Smith, Dorothy M. Lambert Biggerstaff and Paulette Lambert.

Survivors include his wife, Elsie W. Hart Lambert; step-daughters, Carol B. Cato and Anne B. Tobias; 6 grandchildren, Megan McKenzie, Aubree Porter, Susan Lee, Britany Byrd, Brian Byrd and Annia Tobias; brothers, Quin Lambert, and Bobby Lambert; sisters, Carolyn Lambert Robinson, and Lois Lambert Price; 3 greatgrandchildren, Gloria Moak, Jackson Moak and Garrison Williams.

Pallbearers were James Wicker, Donald Brown, Carl Linton, William Pannell, Eugene Lambert and Leon Lambert.

Honorary pallbearers were Darwin Peoples, Billy Nimon and Willard McKenzie.

Special music was performed by the Navilla Trio.