Paul Vernon Lambert

Deacon Paul Vernon Lambert, age 74 of Cairo IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 at his residence in Cairo. He was born on September 1, 1950, to the late Hobert and Mary Louise Lambert. Paul was raised in Cairo IL and received his education from the Cairo School District. Paul was a lifelong resident of Cairo and a pillar of his community. At an early age, he confessed Christ as his personal savior was baptized and became a member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church of Cairo. His faith and trust in God guided his life and allowed him to be an example for his family, friends, and all who encountered him. Paul was ordained as a deacon on April 11, 2021. He was a pillar of the church, known for his unwavering faith, his willingness to help others and his commitment to his ministry. He faithfully served as a deacon, visiting the sick, comforting the bereaved, and supporting the church's mission and was a faithful servant of God offering his time and talents to the church for over 30 years.
His loving children will forever cherish Paul's memory: Paul Nelson of Louisville KY, Michelle Nelson of Texas, Regina Edwards of Arkansas, Kecesia O'Neal Evans of Wisconsin, Gary Whitfield of Bellville IL, Lovie Moore of Clarksville TN, Carlton Ayers (Rachella) of Champaign IL, Chermaine Hall (Aaron) of Jonesboro AR, and Sharonne Lambert of Cairo IL. Siblings: Leroy Lambert of Marion IL, Hobert Lambert of Paducah KY, In-Laws: Clotie Wilson, Lovie Allen, Tammy McClelland, Ray Ayers (Ruby), Charles Ayers, Thurman Ayers, Robert Ayers (Kate), Michael Ayers (Heather), Scott Ayers (Lori), Patronia Webb (Johnnie), Dawn Ayers, Willie Ayers (Eddie) and the Lewis Family of Decatur IL. Grandchildren: Shawn Moore Jr, Cori-Yalla Ayers-Jackson, Kamio Jenkins, Adonis Cook, Dontreal Nelson, Paul Nelson, Tatiana Nelson, KaLeeya Whitfield, Zion Whitfield, Israell Whitfield, Amari'EL Whitfield, Demetrius Crittendon Jr., Diante Crittendon, Reigan Edwards, Reignah Edwards, Kyeisha O'Neal, Da'Shanti Garrett, Kamiyah Garrett. Great Grandchildren: Justin Watkins Jr, Rhi-
Yannah Jackson, Kamia Bowens, Karmarion Bowens, Azharia Sanda, Zier Young, Akiyla Massie, Ky'EL Humble, Kymora Reese, Da'Laya Crittendon and a host of nieces and nephews.
Paul was a devoted husband to his wife and a loving father to his children. He was a generous and kind man who always had a smile on his face. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him.
His parents Hobert and Mary Louise Lambert, his daughter Nicole Nelson, his wife Bessie Mai Lambert, three sisters Diane Lambert, Patricia Ann Lambert-Hill and Dorothy Louise Lambert- Spivey, preceded Paul in death.
Services for Paul V. Lambert will take place on Saturday May 31, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Cairo, IL. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. until the funeral hour of 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jimmy Ellis, Sr. Officiating. The final resting place will be held following the service at the Green Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Villa ridge, IL. Online condolences may be left at WWW.MASSIEFUNERALHOME.COM Professional Service and Care Entrusted To: Massie Funeral Home in Mounds, IL 62964.