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Keith Owen Lamb
1952 - 2018
Keith Owen Lamb
1952 - 2018
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BORN
1952
DIED
2018
Keith Lamb Obituary
He was employed at the Evansville State Hospital for 26 years. "If you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life." Keith enjoyed his job tremendously. Sports and coaching occupied the majority of his time, but what he loved most was spending time with friends and family. Keith enjoyed vacations with his "honey" to Panama Beach, FL. He was a dedicated husband, father, son, "POPPY" to his grandchildren and friend. There was never a dull moment with him and he was always the life of the party.
Keith was preceded in death by Betty and Carl Cates, Chuck Cates, and best friend, Bill Roberts.
He is survived by his wife, soulmate, and "Baby Girl" of 46 years, Sue (Cates) Lamb; children, Braxton Lamb, Kol Lamb and Bambi Tilton; his parents, Shirley Lamb, Ed Lamb and Larry "Bro" McBride; sister, Deborah Heckaman (Jim); grandchildren, Khy-Lee Grubel, Dru Gray, John David and Keith Tilton.
A Funeral Service was held 11:00AM, Monday, April 9, 2018 at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street, officiated by Pastor Glen Flowers. Friends visited 1:00PM to 6:00PM, Sunday, April 8, 2018 and Monday from 9:30AM to service time at the funeral home.
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Debra Smith-Meriweather
April 1, 2025
I still look in the direction where where you bid us farewell when I drive east or west on Lincoln Avenue. You are always remembered at our Bosse High School Class of 1970 reunions. We miss you dearly. But we will all meet again at our appointed times. We love you, Keith. Always will.
Debra Smith-Meriweather
April 1, 2022
You're still the life of the Evansville Bosse Class of 1970 party, Keith! We speak of you quite often. We remember how you always kept us laughing about SOMETHING! Now... you're making Heaven's Angels laugh! Rest in Eternal Peace, my friend. In God's time, all of our class will be together again!
Debra Smith-Meriweather
April 1, 2021
The Eighth Grade Class of 1966 of Evansville Stanley Hall Elementary School and the Evansville Bosse High School Class of 1970 will NEVER forget Keith! When Keith walked up to join a conversation, the good time began! Thank you Keith, for your laughter and great sense of humor!
David Ellenstein
April 1, 2019
I miss Keith and think of him often. I always looked up to him and know he made many peoples lives better for being friends him.
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jean Winters
April 1, 2019
Miss you Keith. It really doesn't seem like a year ago that you left us to receive your heavenly reward. The memories are still alive and with all of us.
David Ellenstein
April 12, 2018
Keith was one of the good guys. he was always friendly to everyone and if he was your friend it was forever. I'm very lucky to have known him since the '60's. His legacy will carry on through many generations. God Speed my friend!
Mike Jones
April 11, 2018
I first crossed path with Keith in the early 1980's buying work boots from him. I at the time neither dreamed I would be working closely beside him over 30 years later. The last 3 years that I have worked at ESH with Keith we became very close friends. I am will always miss him and deeply feel for his family and this great loss. There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart. - Mahatma Gandhi
Debbie Schaefer
April 9, 2018
So extremely sorry for the loss of your precious loved one. Heaven has gained another beautiful flower for its garden!
Bambi, I Remember when "Poppy" would come into Ritzy's, He was always so nice to all of us. Prayers for your family!
Adam Mccutchan
April 8, 2018
Sorry for your loss bambi kol and family...i remember keith as good friend to my uncle dave...i remember him from all the ball games and he was very nice and really funny...god bless
james Dezember
April 8, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about Keith. What a very happy and great guy. I met Keith many years ago when we work at Berry Plastic. The last few years would always see Keith walking down 1st ave by Central and he would always fave. One of the nicest gentlemen that I have ever met. My prayer with him and his family!
Debbie Williams
April 8, 2018
I remember Keith from ESH he was always so good to the residents I know they will miss him as well as all the people whose lives he touched. In the winter he would be clearing the path for us to get in the hospital he would always tell me to be careful not to fall. RIP Keith for your job here is done. Praying for your wife and all your family.
Jean Winters
April 8, 2018
Keith sure had personality plus. Aside from being an awesome ,husband, father and grandfather. He was a good and fun loving person. He will truly be missed by anyone who knew him. My prayers and hugs go out to his entire family.
Jean Winters & family
Linda O'Connor
April 8, 2018
Dear Sue
I was so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. With his passing a light went out in Evansville. Everyone who knew him will miss his smile.
April 8, 2018
Sue and family,
I just found out about Keith's passing. Chris and I are so very sorry for your loss. Keith was always such a joy to be around and I know you will miss him dearly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris and Erica (Bennett) Hanson
Jane & Randy Babb
April 8, 2018
Sue, Kol and Family, our deepest sympathy at the loss of Keith. He was such a friend to all and never met a stranger. Remembering the good times and how much he enjoyed that All-Star baseball series where we instantly became friends. Prayers and Blessings to all. Jane & Randy Babb
Brian Davis
April 8, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the Lamb family. I knew Keith only through his grounds care work at the State Hospital. I spoke with Keith regularly the last few years while running through the campus. He was always very friendly, funny and upbeat. He will be missed.
Jack & Kim Kilgore
April 7, 2018
Sue, Braxton, Kol, Bambi
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our prayers.
Lou Thompson
April 7, 2018
Keith was one of the kindest you would ever want to meet. He would make you laugh no matter how bad you felt. He always had a big smile on his face and something funny for your day. He would sometimes say,you know what you are a good person I don't care what they say. I will miss not seeing him. Prayers to Sue and the rest of the family. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
April 7 2018. Lou Thompson
Arletta KING
April 7, 2018
So sorry to hear about Keith i've worked with Keith at the hospital.Never a dull moment when Keith's around. My condolences Sue.To you and your family.
Arletta King
April 7, 2018
So sorry to hear about Keith loved working with him at the hospital.Keith was indeed the life of a party always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell.He will be missed by those who knew him and worked with him.Once again so sorry for your loss.My condolences to you and your family.
April 7, 2018
Keith was one of those people that could make you laugh even if you didn't want to. He always had a wonderful personality, he will be so missed by everyone. Praying for his family
Karl and Debbie Hayes
April 7, 2018
Sue and Kol
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying God will wrap His loving arms around you and bring you through this. We don't understand His ways, but He has a plan.
Karl and Debbie Hayes
Angela Thompson
April 7, 2018
Keith was a great person always making people laugh,he was that bright light in the room.if you where having a had day he wasn't going to leave you alone until he got that smile or laugh out of you. you will be missed until we meet again my friend.
Angela Thompson
April 7, 2018
Thoughts and Prayers to Sue and Family.
Mandy Stevens
April 7, 2018
God blessed me only a few months ago when I met Keith and Sue!! I very quickly realized what a wonderful man he was. The love he has for his family and his wife is something I can only dream of. Sue please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers. God has the brightest angel in heaven!
Paul Cundiff
April 7, 2018
So very sorry Sue, I worked with Keith for several years and found him to be a wonderful friend and one of the nicest people I knew. He always seemed happy and carefree, we are going to miss him and his smile.
Woody Tindle
April 7, 2018
Kieth is one of the few actual genuine people I've ever known. Truly one of a kind. Great friend/coworker. Always could bring me to a happier mood with just a witty greeting. Will miss him. Peace to him and blessings to his family.
Debra Smith-Meriweather
April 7, 2018
Dearest Sue and Lamb Family Members and Friends,
May the wonderful, fun memories we all shared with Keith carry us through this difficult time. During our years at Stanley Hall and at Bosse, Keith was always laughing and lovingly teasing me about something! The last moments we laughed was at Roca Bar during our Stanley Hall 8th Grade Reunion Dinner last summer. Thank you, Sue, for sharing Keith with all of us. God makes no mistakes; and true to His Word, He WILL take care of you and your family. Farewell Keith--until we meet again!
Yvonne (Mangold) McCullough
April 7, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Lamb family. It was always so nice to see a familiar face walking along First Ave.
Marge Inkenbrandt
April 7, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rick Jones
April 7, 2018
We lost a great guy to heaven! I've known Keith and his family for a long time! May you rest in peace.
Linda Schnarr Anthis
April 7, 2018
So sorry Sue
Rhonda Faulkner
April 6, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Keith. He was always willing to lend a hand, share a story, or tell a joke. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for all his family and friends.
Kendra Schnautz- Finch
April 6, 2018
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Keith several yrs ago and always really enjoyed his sense of humor, he was a great guy
April 6, 2018
Keith, it doesn't seem real that I am writing you a condolence. You were a joy to work with for 26 years at the Evansville State Hospital. You were funny and enjoyable to talk to and to be around. You will be terribly missed! RIP Keith, Brenda Plump
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