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Perry Lambert Obituary
CHERRY VALLEY – Perry Leonard Lambert, age 70, of Cherry Valley passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday November 19, 2019. Born in Christiansburg, VA on July 9, 1949 to Paul & Verda Lambert (Woolwine). A hard worker dedicated to his job, Perry worked as Supervisor for Ello Furniture for 38 years. The last 7 years he was employed as a driver for Sunrise Southwest LLC, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. He loved playing special music for the students and the students loved his company. Perry was selfless, kind and always willing to lend a hand. In his spare time, he loved to repair anything broken, classic movies and was a collector of all things. Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and dear friend; forever in our hearts.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Dolores Lambert (Trejo); children, Kristina and Todd Lambert; mother, Verda Petrie; siblings, Lynn (Jim) Butler, Elizabeth (Ted) Edlich and Robert (Laura) Petrie; special niece, Karina Carreno; numerous nieces & nephews; and loving dog, Princess. He is predeceased by his father, Paul Lambert; siblings, Debbie Johnson, Norman & Roger Petrie and Susan Stump; and nephew, Travis Johnson.
Funeral Services held Monday November 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Kishwaukee Baptist Church, 2742 9th Street, Rockford, with visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday November 24, 2019 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3rd Avenue, Rockford. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park. Memorials to the family.
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December 9, 2019
I believe Perry will be surely missed by myself and those who knew him! He was a kind, gentle and very funny man, who could bring laughter and joy to a day, just when it was going not so good, he could make it all go away. I'm very grateful to have known him.
I'll be praying for the family to receive comfort during this difficult time.
Mike
Linda Lovett
November 23, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. Perry meant a lot to my daughter and our family. He was her bus driver for the last 6 years. He always joked with her played music. She couldn't wait for him to pick her up. She got really happy when she seen him coming down the road. He will be so missed there will never be another driver like him. The Lovett Family.
Lynn Butler
November 23, 2019
Your light will forever shine in this world..
Lynn Butler
November 23, 2019
Our lives will never be the same without you here. You took care of and looked out for your family your entire life and now we will take care of yours. Jim and I have SO many precious memories of you that are hard to think of for now. We take comfort knowing that you are resting peacefully in the arms of JESUS. RIP - Our amazing brother until we meet again.
Love you forever..
Lynn Butler
November 23, 2019
Our lives will never be the same without you here. You were always there for us and now we will be there for your family. Jim and I have so many memories that are hard to think about for now. We take comfort knowing that you are resting peacefully in the arms of JESUS. RIP our amazing brother..
DIANE COLLINS
November 22, 2019
The Ello family has lost another member. Perry, you will be missed by many.
Kerri Lightfoot
November 21, 2019
I will miss the brightness he brought to the workplace.
And all the jokes he always told me. And the way he always made sure I knew that he was thankful for the job I did and that he appreciated me.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many.
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