Larry Lambert

Larry Lambert

February 8, 1944 – October 8, 2025

James Larry Lambert, an exceptional son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed to his eternal rest on October 8, 2025. He was born on February 8, 1944 to Woodrow C. and Johnnie Mae Alexander Lambert at Walthall Hospital in Tylertown, MS.

When he was about seven, the family moved to Chicago, IL due to his father being transferred with the Illinois Central Railroad. Larry was a huge asset to his parents. When his dad developed cancer, Larry quit day school, started attending night school, and worked for the railroad during the day to support the family while his dad recovered. He kept up his studies and graduated Christian Fenger High School with his class. The family moved back to Mississippi in the early 60's. He continued to work and help support his family.

Larry met the love of his life in 1968 when he walked into Tylertown Bank one Saturday morning. He shared that when he saw Gwyn, he told an acquaintance that he was going to marry that girl. He got the man standing between them to make introductions. They married May 1, 1970, sharing 55 years, 5 months together. They were blessed with three children; James L. Lambert, Jr.(Narges-deceased), Donna L. Cothren(Lane), and Michael C. Lambert(Michelle). They were blessed with six grandchildren: Nicholas Lambert, Chayann Lambert, Clay Cothren, Jacob Lambert, Shelby C. Jenkins(Zach), and Matthew Lambert(Mia) all of whom survive him. He is also survived by a brother, Billy Lambert, Uncle LW Alexander, Aunt Helen W. Alexander, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, brother Woodie Lambert, daughter-in-love Narges Balouch-Lambert, and parents-in-law Ellie and Mildred Ward Wood.

Larry retired from Walthall County Schools in 2000, having been a teacher of Learning Disabilities. He served in the United States Army (1968-1971) and in 1976, joined the Mississippi Army National Guard,155th Mechanized Infantry, in Tylertown, MS. He later transferred to Co. C. 890th Combat Engineer Battalion in Columbia, MS, retiring in 1994. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and a proud member of the First Calvary Division. He was happy to meet fellow Tylertown native Clinton Ellzey at Fire Base Daffy where they were stationed in Vietnam. They have remained life long friends. Larry suffered multiple effects from Agent Orange (throughout many years) which led to his passing.

Larry enjoyed hunting, reading, listening to country music, watching college football, the news, and law enforcement/game warden shows on TV. A favorite day would be spent eating at May's then going to the Sports Center to visit with customers and tease Stevie Kennedy. Visits with family and friends were always a treat. He was a faithful member of New Zion Baptist Church until his health declined. He was a member of American Legion Post 56, as well as the National Rifle Association.

We extend our appreciation to Compassus Hospice and Forrest General Home Health for the excellent care and love given to Larry and his family during his final illness. We also thank Forrest General, Walthall General, Southwest MS Regional Medical Center, Walthall Rural Health, and Hattiesburg Clinic for their excellent care. Further gratitude is extended to Minnie Anders, Kathy Willems, and Charlotte Cox for graciously helping take care of Larry when needed.

Visitation will be October 17, 2025 from 6:00 to 9:00 at Capps Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM services at New Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Judes, Shriners Children's Hospital, Walthall Food Pantry, or your charity of choice. Capps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.