Woodrow Lamb

He was born May 25, 1921, the son of the late Nathan Winfield Scott and Lula Cordelia Lamb in Hamilton County, Tennessee. He was the third of ten children. He worked hard and enjoyed his life as a farmer providing for his family. He retired from Wal-Mart. He was married to Margaret Payne Lamb on December 21, 1946. They shared 64 precious years together and had five children.

He attended Lick Creek Valley Free Will Baptist Church in Mosheim as long as his health permitted. He often told his family and friends that he loved the Lord and was ready to go to his eternal home giving a wonderful testimony. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II, being stationed in Italy and North Africa. He would tell you that his accomplishments in life were very little, but to his family, he was so admired for his love for his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. The legacy he left and impact that he had on his family and friends will never be forgotten. He made a difference in the lives of others for his love, kindness and zest for life he showed in all that he did. He loved to reminisce of fond memories and share stories to all that would listen. He loved his grandchildren dearly and his eyes would light up to see them.

Mr. Lamb is survived by his wife: Margaret Lamb; sons and daughters-in-law: Danny and Darlene Lamb of Afton, Wayne and Ruth Lamb of Beaufort, South Carolina, and Bryce and Kathy Lamb of Greeneville; daughters and sons-in-law: Ann Hixson and Gary Shelton of Mosheim, Gail and Larry Landers of Greeneville; thirteen grandchildren and spouses: Chris and Connie Lamb, Angel and Robert Gay, Kerri and Steven Munsey, Cel and Lisa Marie Hixson, Stephen and Lannette Hixson, Waynette and William Payne, Lisa and Roger Greene, Brett and Tammy Lamb, Brian and Amanda Hixson, Tina and Kevin Gentry, Brandi and Rev. Tim Roach, Chris and Nikki Landers and Josh and Dawneen Landers; 30 great grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Nell Shipley of Johnson City and Sarah and Glenn Cutshall of Greeneville; two sisters-in-law: Helen Murdock and Louise Watson, both of Mosheim; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends, including: Jimmy and Brenda Newman, Gary Brown, Bob Nelson, Buck Rader, Larry Blazer, Shelia Pruitt, and Felita Kilday

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Bobby Lamb, Joe Lamb, Jack Lamb, Rabun Eugene Lamb, and Byrd Lamb; and two sisters: Clidy Marcella Lamb and Etta Shipley.

The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Kiser-Rose Hill Chapel with Rev. Mike Hensley and Junior Shipley, his nephew, officiating.

Interment will follow in Carter Station Cemetery in Mosheim.

His pallbearers will be his grandsons: Chris Lamb, Brett Lamb, Celestine Hixson, Brian Hixson, Stephen Hixson, and Josh Landers.

Dr. Brad Strange, Dr. Maynard Austin, Gary Lamb, Darwin Lamb, George Payne, Rickey Watson, Rev. Mike Mack, and friends from Lick Creek Valley Free Will Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the Caris Healthcare Group, the staff at Laughlin Memorial Hospital, and Carolyn Reagan for their dedication and caring service received, especially to Cynthia Jennings who was his special caregiver whom he came to love and thought of as family.