He was employed at the Evansville State Hospital for 26 years. “If you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Keith enjoyed his job tremendously. Sports and coaching occupied the majority of his time, but what he loved most was spending time with friends and family. Keith enjoyed vacations with his “honey” to Panama Beach, FL. He was a dedicated husband, father, son, “POPPY” to his grandchildren and friend. There was never a dull moment with him and he was always the life of the party.
Keith was preceded in death by Betty and Carl Cates, Chuck Cates, and best friend, Bill Roberts.
He is survived by his wife, soulmate, and “Baby Girl” of 46 years, Sue (Cates) Lamb; children, Braxton Lamb, Kol Lamb and Bambi Tilton; his parents, Shirley Lamb, Ed Lamb and Larry “Bro” McBride; sister, Deborah Heckaman (Jim); grandchildren, Khy-Lee Grubel, Dru Gray, John David and Keith Tilton.
A Funeral Service was held 11:00AM, Monday, April 9, 2018 at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street, officiated by Pastor Glen Flowers. Friends visited 1:00PM to 6:00PM, Sunday, April 8, 2018 and Monday from 9:30AM to service time at the funeral home.
