Samuel K. "Sammy" Lamb

1955 - 2019

Samuel K. "Sammy" Lamb obituary, 1955-2019, Evansville, IN

BORN

1955

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Browning Funeral Home - Evansville

738 E. Diamond Ave.

Evansville, Indiana

Samuel Lamb Obituary

Samuel "Sammy" K. Lamb

Evansville - Samuel "Sammy" K. Lamb, 63, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home.

Sammy was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 21, 1955 to the late Sam and Dorkis (Parker) Lamb. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1973 where he was a decorated wrestler and played football and softball. His passion for wrestling led him to be a coach at Central High School. He played center field in recreational baseball leagues for years. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Sammy is survived by his twin daughters, Brittney Lamb-Kirby (Kristian) of Houston, TX and Courtney Lamb of Evansville, IN and their mother, Theresa Lamb of Evansville, IN; his sons, Matthew Lamb Allison (Clare) and Sammy Lamb Allison; brother, Glenn Lamb of Evansville, IN; grandchildren, Michael Allen Furgerson, Colton Matthew Lamb Kerchief and Kamryn Lynn Kirby.

Sammy was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Bob and Tony Lamb.

A celebration of Sammy's life will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711.

Friends may visit from 4:00 PM until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.

The family extends a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gary Moore for his lifelong friendship with Sammy.

Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.

Published by Courier Press on Sep. 8, 2019.
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RIP peace my friend. Thank you

Timothy

September 10, 2019

You were a great man and will be missed

jim spaetti

September 10, 2019

You will be missed. You always made me laugh.

Kathy Anderson

September 9, 2019

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Sammy will remain in our hearts forever.

The Staff of Lakeside Manor

September 9, 2019

Hooe to see you again Sammy R.I.P. my friend you are missed greatly. The greatest wrestler of all times.

Marvin Buente

Friend

September 9, 2019

So sorry , Sam was a good man. He loved all his children. I wish he would have been able to see Matt and Sammy before his death. I know they loved him . We will all meet again in heaven someday. Love to all his family and friends.

September 9, 2019

IT IS TIME,REST NOW MY BROTHER. YOU ARE LOVED.

JIM COLE

September 9, 2019

JIM COLE

September 9, 2019

Mr. Lamb was my Phys Ed teacher at Mount Vernon Jr High. He was a great guy. My condolences to his family

D Wilson

September 8, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with Theresa, Brittney and Courtney. May God give them strength as they walk through this tough journey. May God give them peace. We love you girls.

Duwayne, Lisa and family Schmitt

September 8, 2019

R.I.P. Dear Friend...you will be missed....watch over your BEAUTIFUL Daughters & ADORABLE Grandbabies. They'll grow up knowing who "Papaw" was.....you touched many lives, going back for years....we have heard stories of your good old wrestling days.....Sam, your going to be missed....your "stories" will live on....Fly high our Friend.....you're with your loved ones now, pain free..smiling our friend......grab your Brothers & give them your famous "Half Nelson"....

Dan (Joan) Wilhite

September 8, 2019

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