Birth date: May 7, 1945 Death date: Jun 3, 2019
Philip “Wayne” Lambert, 74, of Oxford, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Mr. Lambert was born May 7, 1945 in Oxford to Millard and Dorothea Lois (Hurst) Lambert. He had served in the U.S. National Guard. Wayne was a member of Soul Read Obituary
With deepest sympathy ! Prayers for the family and friends.. R.I.P 🙏
To Beverly and family we send sincere condolences. Being classmates creates a forever bond we share, so we are saddened when another one of our own has been called home. We hold dear fond memories of Wayne who was such a positive presence in our lives during the years we spent together navigating high school while growing into young adults. Rest peacefully, our friend. Johnny and Toni Davis
Wayne was a great friend to us, along with being our cousin-in-law. He loved to tease and was a jokester. He was his own man. If you thought you were going to change his mind about a subject and his mind was made up....you were wasting your time! He was very intelligent and would always give you a Wayne Lambert answer!!😊 one of my fondest memories of Wayne was the time a group of us went to Nantahala, NC. The group consisted of Wayne n Beebo's family, Virgil n Lee Smith, Dave n Courtney Pleasant. It was our first time on a family vacation and first time Danny Wayne had been to the mountains. On the trip, Wayne, as DW named him, the Vacation Guide. We stopped every other hour to see the sights. Thought we would never get to Nantahala! Years later, Wayne told me it was one of the best trips he had because he had DW to where he couldn't do anything, but what Wayne wanted done. He had stopped at all those places to show us the sights, but mostly to aggravate DW, by taking 15 hours to make trip, instead of eleven hour trip!! It was a great week and memory for all of us. DW and I loved Wayne Lambert! He was a great friend. We had many a laugh with him, teaming up to tease DW. Can't think of Beverly (Beebo), without thinking of Wayne, or vice versa! He was a good man! If you had a problem, needed help, call Wayne, if it was in his power, he would help! He was my guy pal! My husband, our sons, and I loved Wayne! Our thoughts and prayers are with Beebo, Derry, and family! RIP and "Go Rest High Upon That Mountain", Wayne!!
Wayne and Beverly. Beverly and Wayne.
I don't know if I can remember a time when they weren't... well, Wayne and Beverly.
As their Flower Girl, I felt so proud to be a part of their wedding... and so pretty in my pink satin dress and little gloves... and, of course, was madly "in love" with Stacey Maddox (well, as much as a 4 year old can be). As one of their younger cousins, I enjoyed being spoiled by them... and tormented by Wayne chasing me around Granny and Grandpa's house, threatening all sorts of mischief if he caught me. He was a little girl's handsome hero, a young adult's "wise counsellor" ("Lookin' rough, girl... you need to go take that makeup off and wash your face"), and a great friend as an adult. (We shared a love of Louis L'Amour westerns, especially the Sackett Brothers, and he enjoyed showing off his collection of first editions any time I visited.)
Wayne loved Beverly... fiercely, faithfully and forever... as well as his son, Derry (a/k/a the original "Firestarter")... and absolutely adored his two gorgeous grandaughters (although I don't think he had much of a choice on that one: both are as beautiful and sassy-sweet as their grandmother!)
Wayne was a man's man, a charmer, as hard-headed as any descendant of "Jess and Tor" Hurst ever was... but, most of all, he was Wayne. No pretense. Who you saw was the real deal: A man of great character, highly-respected by those fortunate enough to know him; a man who truly loved his family and worked tirelessly to provide for them; a man who thoroughly enjoyed his retirement... and, ultimately, a man who "fought the good fight and kept the faith" these last few years, living and loving as fully as he could, until the day he heard, "It's time to come on home, son."
Wayne, you will be greatly missed. You will always hold a hero's place in a little girl's heart... as well as admiration, respect and love from the woman she grew up to be.
When you get Home, please give my love and hugs to "Auntie Lois", my sweet Mama and Daddy, Granny and Grandpa Jess (who will probably be "down by the River of Life plantin' melons"), "Nete" and Uncle G, Uncle Billy Joe and Aunt Dot... all those who've been waiting to see your smiling face once again.
As Mama would say, "I'll see you in the golden."
Love you always,
Brenda
Our sorrow for the Wayne Lambert family. I worked with Wayne for several years. He was a GOOD MAN and I was happy to call him My friend. Our prayers for each of you...Bill & Linda Inman..Amelia Island.
Very sorry Beverly , I send my Condolences. Wayne was a class mate and all our class seemed like family. RIP Wayne. One day we will all meet you again.
