Richard Lamb Obituary
Richard C. Lamb was born on July 14, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Porter and Vernell (Fann) Lamb and departed this life on November 12, 2025 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 90.
Richard lived in this area the majority of his life and was a member of First Baptist Church in Puxico. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his family.
Surviving family include his sons, Richard (Susan) Lamb of Jefferson City, Missouri and Ronald Lamb of Columbia, Missouri, his daughters, Patricia Jenkins of Sikeston, Missouri and Katherine Nicholson, of Florida, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a brother, Harlan Lamb, of Puxico, Missouri.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
No further arrangements have been made at this time.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Home
www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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301 N Walnut St PO Box 96, Dexter, MO 63841
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