In Memory of

George

Richard

"Buddy"

Lambert

Obituary for George Richard "Buddy" Lambert

George Richard “Buddy” Lambert, 69, passed away June 1, 2016 at Palmetto health Tuomey.

Born November 18th, 1946 in Andrews, he was a son of Odell Langston Lambert and the late Richard R. Lambert, Jr.

Survivors, in addition to his mother of Sumter, include three sons, Richard S. Lambert (Kathy) and Frankie Lawhon both of Sumter and Robert “Sharpe” Turner of Manning; four sisters, Libby Harris (George), June Nicholes, and Terri Feagin all of Sumter, and Richardean Martin of Elloree; two brothers, Dexter Lambert (Debbie) of N. Augusta, and Mitchell Lambert of Sumter; seven grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two children, Jennifer Sharpe, and Danny Sharpe; and one sister, Maryanne Lambert.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy McDonald officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of Richard Lambert, 33 Lindley Ave.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 140 Stoneridge Dr. #210, Columbia, SC 29210.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.