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James Lamb Obituary

James E. Lamb, 88, passed away on April 29, 2024.

He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Lion's Club. Mr. Lamb founded Lamb's Machine Works, Inc. in 1975. He was a member of Trafalgar Village Baptist Church.

Mr. Lamb was preceded in death by his wife Dorotha M. Lamb. Survived by his daughter Linda Nicholson (Gary), two grandchildren, Kurt Nicholson (Kristen), Kyle Nicholson, two great grandchildren, Jason and Gabby Nicholson.

The visitation will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Entombment will be in the Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Memorial donations in his honor can be made to Lakeland Lion's Club.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Memphian on May 1, 2024.

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Phyllis Taylor

May 4, 2024

As a child, I adored this man, years later as an adult, he befriended me when no one else would. I will always love him, and thank God for his life. I'll see you in heaven, Jimmy.

Ginger Harris

May 3, 2024

I had the pleasure of working with Jimmy many years ago at the Refinery. May the love of friends and carry you through your grief.

Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

May 1, 2024

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