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Herbert Van "Rocky" Lamb

Herbert Lamb Obituary

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Herbert Van "Rocky" Lamb, 84, of Savannah, died Thursday evening at Memorial Health University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Augusta, Ga., and was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Estelle Shearouse Lamb. He was a Veteran of WW II, and the Korean Conflict, having served in the US Army. He was retired from the US Corps of Engineers, where he served as a Photographer. He was a member of the Isle of Hope Baptist Church, where he served on the Board of Deacons, Publications Coordinator for the church, the Men's Prayer Breakfast Group, and the Jackson Sunday School Class. He was Secretary of the Fix Connery League of the Savannah Bowling Association, an Avid Woodworker, and a Poet. He is survived by 3 sons, Marty L. Lamb, Savannah, Ga., Van L. Lamb (Linda), St. Cloud, Fla., and H. Alan Lamb (Pamela K.) of Brooklet, Ga.; 2 brothers, R. Mike Lamb of Augusta, Ga., and Vernon Lester Lamb of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation: 2 - 5 p.m., Sunday, at the Fairhaven Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 11 a.m., Monday, at the Isle of Hope Baptist Church, with Rev. Waldo Woodcock, and Rev. Myron Fields, officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Mr. Lamb will be taken to the church to lie in state at 9:30 a.m., Monday. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., or the Alzheimer's Association. Fairhaven Funeral Home, 2794 W. US Highway 80, Garden City, GA 31408 (912)964-2862 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 7, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Lamb

19 Entries

Bonnie Loetscher

February 19, 2009

I remember your Dad from your wedding. He was a wonderful person with a great personality. Our deepest sympathies to you, Van. Just remember all the good times and know he's in God's hands. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love Bob & Bonnie

Terry Walker

February 18, 2009

With deepest sympathies to you and your entire family, friends and neighbors
who so dearly cared for Rocky.
May you find comfort in happy memories
and keep him forever in your hearts.

Clive

February 17, 2009

Van & Linda,

I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Know that you're in my thougths and prayers.

Regards,

Monica Zeuli

February 17, 2009

Sending my condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.

Shellie Edwards-Kilgo

February 10, 2009

Van, Alan, and Marty,
Uncle Rocky was a great man and was dear to all of us. He is in a better place and is at peace now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May god bless you and your families in this time of grief! Sincerely,

Michael and Jackie R. Newman

February 9, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Everyone will miss seeing Bubba at the Richards / Lamb Reunions. He will be remembered for always taking pictures, having a witty personality, and a special smile. We all loved him.

Christine and Mike Lamb

February 9, 2009

With our heartfelt sympathy to all the family........
Bubba had a special way that won the hearts of everyone that knew him and the qualities that made him the wonderful person that he was. He has left us all with many beautiful memories. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew and loved him.

Suzanne Ansley

February 9, 2009

Marty
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I enjoyed speaking with him in your front yard on a couple of occasions. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne and Timmy Ansley

Richard & Marsha Brown

February 8, 2009

Marty, Alan, Van:
We feel blessed to have known your Dad for the past nine months. Mr. Rocky was a tremendous source of information for me at the church office and was the highlight of my day. I have and will continue to miss his smile, his stories and his wonderful outlook on life. He was also helpful with his woodworking skills for our shop downtown. I know he and your Mom are once again happy together. He will be missed by all of those that knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Margaret Richards

February 8, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.We will all miss Bubba at the Richards/Lamb Reunion, he was always so faithful to attend.

Mark Cox

February 8, 2009

Marty,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark and Bonnie

Clyde Black and Family

February 8, 2009

To the Family of Mr. Rocky Lamb,
My condolences to all of you in the loss of your family member. My family and I attended Isle of Hope Baptist and would love to see his smiling face each Sunday. He and Miss Estelle are now holding one another once again. They are both smiling down on all of you. We hope that time will heal as always.

Valerie Dixon

February 8, 2009

Van, Alan and Marty,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Daddy. I will never forget his wonderful smile, his kindness and his devotion to your Mother! I know all too well what you are going through but know that you have that blessed assurance that "Rocky" is in a better place now. While you will miss him terribly you can be assured that there was a wonderful homecoming in heaven and that he is dancing with your loving mother...out of pain...perfect and whole! l Peter 5:10-11

Jenny Mayo

February 7, 2009

Mr. Lamb was such a joy to be around and such a wonderful person. We will miss his tender heart and all of his great stories. He will be truly missed.

From all of his friends at the BB&T Bank on Waters Avenue

Carol Lamb Thurman

February 7, 2009

Uncle Bubber was a Father figure for me as I grew up and has been a role model for how to live life with purpose, fulfillment and enjoyment. He will be remembered and loved by all those who were fortunate enough to know him. I will miss his love and humor. You could be nothing but cheerful in his presence.

Cathy & Doy Edenfield

February 7, 2009

Alan & Pam,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you all.

Bobbie Jackson

February 7, 2009

I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. "Rocky" was a wonderful and compasionate person. He did all of the photography for mine and "Hugh Boys" wedding in 1972. He was such a wonderful person.

Again, I am truly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Hugh H. Jackson,III

Trish Gilpin

February 7, 2009

Van, Alan and Marty,
My thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. I am glad that I got to visit with "Uncle Bubba" at Rhoda McCarty's funeral in December. May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come.
Trish (Patricia Lamb) and Buddy Gilpin

William "Bill" Smith

February 7, 2009

Rocky was a true friend and a great gentleman. He will be greatly missed by his many friends. May God bless all members of his family as you suffer this great loss.

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