Clarence William (CW) Lambert, JR., 77, passed away November 30, 2021, at his home in Hamilton County. Services were held at Riley Funeral Home on Saturday December 4, 2021, with burial in the Center Valley Cemetery.
He was born on May 7, 1944, in Bluefield, West Virginia to Clarence and Margert Lambert. After graduating from Bluefield High School, CW joined the U S Air Force where he served his country for 8 years from 1964 to 1972. During this time, he met and married the Love of his life, Mary Alta Vickers on December 23, 1967. After separation from the Air Force, CW and his young family moved to Hamilton County and began his career with Hamilton Electric Co-op and became a long-time member of the Hamilton First United Methodist Church. He retired in 2005 after 33 years at the Hamilton Electric Coop.
After retirement he and Mary raised cattle and enjoyed being Grandpa and Grandma to their three grandchildren.
CW was proceeded in death by his Father, Mother, Sister Nellie Hurley, and Nephew Kevin Hurley. Survivors include his Wife of 53 years, Daughters, Cindy and Ty Oppermann of Temple, Debbie and Steve Sanford of Hamilton, Grandchildren, Shelby and Wes Autry and family of Tennessee, Jacob Sanford of Hamilton, Danielle Sanford of Hamilton, Nephews, Larry Hurley, and Barry Hurley both of Virginia.
