Don Henry Lambert

In Loving Memory Don Henry Lambert March 28, 1938-December 15, 2024. Don Henry Lambert, 86, of Forest Hills, KY, passed away Sunday, December 15th, 2024, at his residence. Don was born March 28, 1938, in Aflex, KY to James Franklin and Juanita (Armstrong) Lambert. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Thelma, his parents, and two sisters Nancy Chafin and Bonnie Crigger. Following his graduation from Belfry High School, Don proudly served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Schilling Air Force Base in Kansas and then one of the Lockheed Early Warning Missile Sites in Greenland. When he returned to Pike County he worked for Time Finance Company and then worked for the Railroad for 10 years. He then decided to complete his education attending both SWVCC, where he was the first Valedictorian and Morehead State University. He then attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Don practiced Optometry in South Williamson, KY for nearly 40 years before the declining health of his beloved wife required him to retire. He was an active and involved member of First Baptist Church of Forest Hills for many years prior to his illness. Survivors include his daughter Cynthia (Ted) Shannon of Kingsport, TN and Dr. Brian (Jennifer) Lambert of Forest Hills, KY; one brother Ted (Wanda) Lambert of Fort Gay, WV and one sister Shelia (Jim) Henson of Chattaroy, WV; Six grandchildren Donnie (Adria) Shannon of Kingsport, TN, Colin (Tiffani) Shannon of Kingsport, TN, Laura Katie Shannon of Knoxville, TN, Matthew (Carlie) Lambert of Forest Hills, KY, Megan (Cameron) Alley of Pikeville, KY, and Mason Lambert of Forest Hills, KY; two great grandchildren Senna Shannon and James “Henry” Alley; his wonderful work family (The Girls); his loyal companions Patrick and Princess and a host of nieces and nephews whom he loved. A Celebration of life will begin at 3:00pm on Saturday December 21 at First Baptist Church of Forest Hills. Friends may visit the family on Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to First Baptist Church of Forest Hills or Bluegrass Care Navigators Hospice. Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington, WV is entrusted with the arrangements for the Lambert family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at ferrell-chambersfuneralhome.com

Don Henry Lambert

March 28, 1938 - December 15, 2024