Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Grand Blanc, Michigan
LAMB, Willard F. ?Bill? ? Of Grand Blanc, age 90, Flint radio pioneer and longtime radio personality Bill Lamb passed away Tuesday after a lengthy illness.
Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Steve Wood officiating, followed by a military service by the Marine Corps League Flint Detachment #155 Honor Guard.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Bill was born in Portsmith, Ohio on September 1, 1924.
He married Norma Swartz in Oakland County on August 27, 1949.
He was co-owner of the Bill Lamb Record Shoppes, host of the 50's JAM FOR BREAKFAST radio show and originator of Disk Jockey Dances. In the 60s he became host of THE BUICK FACTORY WHISTLE SHOW which aired over 11,400 programs and was the top rated show in Flint radio for over a decade.
Surviving are children, Bill and wife Becky Lamb of Louisville, KY,
Bob of Grand Blanc,
Jeff of Toledo, OH,
Becky and husband Scott Wood of Grand Rapids;
grandchildren, Nicholas (Megan) Lamb,
Kira Lamb, Megan Lamb, Lauren Lamb, Jennifer Wood and Stephanie Wood;
great-granddaughter, Amelia Lamb and great-grandson, Liam Lamb.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma, in September 2014.
Bills radio show was the only thing me and my Dad would listen to when I was a kid.Thank you for your service ,Sir.
Bob McFadden,jr
April 23, 2015 | Flint, MI
As a teen ager I listened to "Jam for Breakfast" Thought Bill had the neatest voice, He was talking directly to me. Most of my friends felt the same. Later I was fortunate enough to meet him in person. I married his cousin, Everett Allie.(didn't know it until my wedding) He was exactly as I had imagined him. He and Norma, were so kind Their warmness and kindness will be in my heart forever. My only regret, is that we moved so far away, and my children did not get to know your family...
Jeanette Bailey
April 20, 2015 | Davie, FL
Lamb Family,
I'm so sorry I missed the service, for your Dad. My Mom, Cathy, was Buelah Lutton's best friend, & we went on vacation with Buelah & Hugh, spent Saturday nights togeyher, & met Bill & Norma! I learned radio in the basement off Mackin, & then spent 11 years on radio, myself. The last thing Bill did for me was dub a reel to reel tape on to cassette, of the last game of the 63 season, with Ernie & George! The area has lost one of the giants, of a golden era, in Flint...
Alan Houtaling
April 20, 2015 | Flushing, MI
Dear Billy, Bobby, Jeff, and Becky,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. His kindness and warmth touched so many of us, and lives on in each of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Jenifer Shay O'Connor
April 18, 2015 | State College, PA
I used to work for your dad at the record shop. He was such a nice man and a wonderful boss. May he and Norma rest in peace.Rosalie Dyer Pileri
April 17, 2015
I have fond memories of Bill Lamb. As a child, I sat next to the radio listening to Jam for Breakfast. Then, what a thrill, to get my first job, after graduating, as his secretary, working out of the basement of his home, doing the Buick Factory Whistle. He was so kind and a wonderful influence in my young life. Rest in peace...Mr. Lamb
Judie Riley
April 17, 2015 | Port Richey, FL
Thanks for all the memories, Bill. You were the voice of our music as we grew up in Flint. Rest in peace as the angels play your top ten favorite songs.
Penny Franks Morse
April 17, 2015 | Asheville, NC
So sorry...your loss is our loss.
Your Dad was a big part of my history.
Mary Hart-Houghton
April 17, 2015 | Flint -St Petersburg, FL
Bill, Jeff, Bob, and Becky. I'm so sorry for your sadness. What a great guy in all ways. I hope he and Norm are dancing in their new heavenly world! I'm sure they are.
You're in my thoughts. I hope your memories will bring peace to you.
Debbie Queen
April 16, 2015 | Fenton, MI
