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Thomas Lambeth Obituary
Thomas Richard "Tommy" Lambeth of 700 Yorkshire Road in Winston-Salem died suddenly Friday, Nov. 11, 2005. He was born on March 30, 1968, and was the son of Thomas W. and Donna Irving Lambeth. He graduated from Reynolds High School, attended East Carolina University and graduated from Lees-McRae College with honors in history and in religion and played on the basketball team. He worked on several motion pictures as a screenwriter, a storyboard artist and a production assistant. He also worked as a Webpage designer. He is survived by his parents; his sister, Cathy Lambeth Harrington, and husband Conn of Apex; brother Mark Hunter Lambeth and wife Lauri of Lawrenceville, Ga.; a niece and a nephew; his grandmother, Mrs. Robert W. Shoffner, of Raleigh; and very special friend Cara Smith of Winston-Salem. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 15, at Centenary United Methodist Church. The family is receiving friends at the home at 700 Yorkshire Road. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Capital Campaign of the Salvation Army in Winston-Salem or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends at the church following the memorial service. Arrangements are by Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Lambeth
Blair Harrington Bryson
November 27, 2005
Dear Lambeth Family,
I just heard of Tommy's passing and I wanted to offer my deepest sympathy. I did not know Tommy very well in high school but always thought very highly of him.
My prayers will be with you all.
Debbie DeBruhl Burns
November 26, 2005
Dear Lambeth Family,
I was saddened to hear of Tommy's passing. I knew Tommy from High School and Young Life. He was always so kind. I pray you'll find comfort during this difficult time.
LESLIE (SMITH) JOHNSON
November 25, 2005
Dear Lambeth Family,
I went to high school with Tommy and we were both on the track team. I am so sorry for your family's loss. I wil keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kym Hance
November 22, 2005
Dear Lambeth Family,
I first met Tommy in the 6th grade. I had come midway through the school year. Tommy was the first person to befriend me and take me under his wing. He contiuned to be such an amazing and wonderful guy through our school years together. We unfortunately lost touch after leaving RJR. I am so very saddened to learn of his passing. I hope that you all may find comfort in knowing that he is remembered by his warm smile, generosity and unconditional kindness. I feel priviledged to have known him. God Bless you.
Kym Hance
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Betty Gilmore
November 22, 2005
Tom and Donna, Tom and I just heard of your loss this weekend and are so sorry that we did not know sooner. I know this is a difficult time for all of you - but please know that you and the rest of the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and Betty
Ken Sanford
November 20, 2005
Tom, I was visiting the Barnetts at Wake Forest when I learned of your son's death. My heart goes out to you, and Judy and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Obie Perry
November 17, 2005
Miss Irving, as I knew you many years ago --- I was so sorry to read of the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Obie Perry [ class of '64 MHS ]
Slade Lewis
November 16, 2005
Tom and Family: Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Slade Lewis
Leadership NC Class XIII
Jonathan Milner
November 16, 2005
I am so sorry to learn the horrible news. I haven't seen Tommy in years, but will always remember him as a wonderfully creative, witty, and vibrant spirit.
Carolyn Brown
November 16, 2005
Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss. As part of Leadership NC Class XIII, I will be praying for your peace.
Melody Willey Huddleston
November 16, 2005
I am so sorry. Tommy was a dear friend and a wonderfull man. I cannot recall a single time in my life that he wasn't there for me. I feel so blessed to have had the time in college and even the years following with him as my friend. The trip we took to Florida, the time in L.A, the endless phone calls, will always be held in my heart as moments of an incredble friendship. Tommy always spoke of his family, and how wonderfull each and everyone of his family members were. I thank you all, Lambeth family, for sharing with me one of the greatest men I have ever known.
Brian Chandler
November 16, 2005
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tommy's passing. He was a classmate of mine in one of my classes. He was an asset to the class, and although I didn't know him but for a small amount of time, I still felt a bond with him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this trying time.
Ann Humphreys
November 15, 2005
To the Lambeths:
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Tommy's death. I haven't seen you all for many years, but this still breaks my heart. I am thinking of you all, and so are Greg and my mother.
Larry Carter
November 15, 2005
Dear Donna and Tom, please know that you have been and remain in our hearts and in our prayers.
Love to you both.
Larry and Aida
Irene Schecter
November 15, 2005
Dearest Old and Treasured Friends, Tom and Donna, my heart goes out to you and all the family. We all remember Tommy for his creative talents and for the dear little boy he was when we worked together. I am so sad for it is a great loss. My love to you both. Irene Schecter, Arlington, Virginia
Alice Freeman
November 15, 2005
Donna,
I didn't know Tommy, but I know you, and from that, I know that he must have been a very fine young man. A loss is always difficult, but you are an incredibly strong woman, supported by your husband Tom and family and friends. Please know that all of us are with you at this time in thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Paynter Church
November 15, 2005
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tommy. He was a handsome, wonderful person with a great sense of humor. HIs passing is a tremendous loss! I will miss him very much and pray for you all during this impossible time.
Erin Bickley
November 15, 2005
Dear Lambeth Family,
When I was told the sad, sad news of Tommy's death, the first thing that came to my mind was his huge smile. I've not seen that smile since high school where it certainly was a part of our everyday. My deepest sympathies to all of you and to Cara.
Sincerely,
Erin (Roberts) Bickley
cynthia bioteau
November 14, 2005
Dearest Donna and Tom,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the saddest of times. I send you both my deepest love,
Cynthia Bioteau
John Bell
November 14, 2005
Tom and Donna, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your son Tommy. I am "holding you in the Light" during this impossible time.
Rob Gregory
November 14, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express what Tom meant to me and my family. I was honored to have him fly back to be in my wedding, and He will always have a special place in my heart.
Love, Rob Gregory
Mannon Eldreth
November 14, 2005
Dear Tom and Donna,
We are deeply saddened to learn of your son's death. Please know that you are in our prayers during this awful time.
Peace,
Mannon & Lee Eldreth
Mary Erwin
November 14, 2005
Donna and Tom,
I am completely brokenhearted for all of you. I cannot imagine how you are going to get through this. I will keep you in my prayers.
All my love,
Mary
Lisa Dunham
November 14, 2005
Dear Lambeth Family,
Tom was very special to me and will always hold a special place in my heart. God has a way of putting people in your life for a reason and I thank God that Tom was in mine. He was an amazing man with a great heart. My deepest sympathy goes to your family.
Elizabeth Swaim Redenbaugh
November 14, 2005
Dear Lambeth Family: My husband, Jamie, and I knew Tommy as a teenager through RJR and Young Life. We are so saddened to learn of his untimely passing. My God hold you, help you, and see you through this most difficult time. You will be in our prayers.
Lissa and Grahame Long
November 14, 2005
To The Lambeth Family:
We are grieving alongside all of you and remain simply heartbroken for your loss. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult hours.
Seth Effron
November 14, 2005
Tom,
I am saddened by your family's loss and hope that memories of your son are a blessing to lighten your burden at this time. With much sympathy: -- Seth & Nancy --
Lynn & Paul Barclay
November 14, 2005
Dearest Lambeth family, We are so sad for your loss of Tommy. We are praying that the God of all comfort will enfold you in His precious and powerful love in the days ahead as you grieve the loss of your dearest Tommy. Please know our heartfelt prayers are with you all.
Colleen McDonough Wordock
November 14, 2005
Back in high school Tommy always had a smile on his face. I was sadden to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all who knew him.
Harold Holmes
November 14, 2005
Dear Tom and Donna,
Words cannot express my feelings, as a parent myself, on the occasion of your loss. I know that the strength of your relatiomnship as a family will be a real source of comfort as you work through this most difficult time.
Sincere condolences,
Harold
LaRita Bell
November 14, 2005
Tom, Donna, Kathy and Hunter, I am sorry to hear of Tommy's death and trust that God will see you through this difficult time. Tommy was so full of life and there was never a dull moment with him around. His memories will forever be in your hearts.
Leslie Williams
November 14, 2005
Dear Lambeth family: I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Tommy. I knew him at Reynolds as well. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Camille and Eric Payne
November 14, 2005
We both had the pleasure of meeting Tommy through his dear friend Cara Smith. We will never forget his friendly smile and we are blessed to have had the opportunity to meet him. We know that that the loss has brought great sadness to all who knew and loved him, but we can all find comfort in knowing that we will one day see him again.
Kamali and David Chance
November 14, 2005
Dear Lambeth Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Tommy was very dear to us and we will miss him tremendously. God Bless his soul and keep him in His tender care.
Ryan and Justine Maher
November 13, 2005
Lambeth Family, Our thoughts and prayers to you during this very difficult time. We played softball with Tommy. We have known him to be a solid, all around great person and one of tremendous character. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Easter Maynard
November 13, 2005
Dear Tom,
Please know that you and Donna are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sending you our love.
Easter Maynard and John Parker
Christy Stephens Fuller
November 13, 2005
I was deeply saddened when I got the news. I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Tommy at Reynolds H.S. and Young Life. He will surely be missed. My prayers are with you.
Betty Watkins
November 13, 2005
I am still in shock, I just can't believe that Tommy's smiling face won't be there any more. Tommy is my cousin, his dad and my mom are brother and sister. I am 11 years older than Tommy so I used to go and stay with Donna and help with Cathy & Mark Hunter when Tommy was a baby. Then Tom moved the family to Washington and we didn't get to see them as much. I feel so lucky that this summer Tommy came and spent a weekend with us at the beach. We had such a wonderful time, my husband and son took him out in the boat fishing, we had a big shrimp dinner and sat around the table and talked all night. I wouldn't take anything for those 2 days although I never imagined that they would be the last time that I would see him. Our family will definetly have an empty spot that we will have to heal with the love we have for each other. I'm sure Mama I & Papa are taking good care of Tommy.
Ramu Nallamala
November 13, 2005
To The Lambeth Family:
I am very sorry to hear about Tommy. I will miss him terribly. My prayers are with you and your family
Barbara Curtis
November 13, 2005
Tom, we are sadden by the news of the loss of Tommy. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time. Don and Barbara Curtis
Kelton Cofer
November 13, 2005
I've known Tommy since I was a punk kid hanging around the comic shop he worked in 17 years ago. He would always give me and my other punk friends grief for the "junk comics" we read. He did it with a sense of humor and almost big-brotherly advice. In recent years I got to know him as a not-so-punk-kid when he began dating Cara with whom I work. He still had his razor-sharp wit and I'll miss him dearly. My earnest thoughts and prayers will be with all those close to him.
Tonyia Mickey
November 13, 2005
I met Tommy a few years ago when Home Moravian Church started up the softball team. He was a fine young man and he will be missed very much by everyone that knew him.
Love,
Tonyia
Emily and Bob Baldwin
November 13, 2005
Our family is devastated by the loss of this fine young man.. Our loss is Heaven's gain... and I'm sure there is rejoicing there to see their loved one again. Mama I and grandfather Tom were at the gate to receive him into the fold, I'm sure. Our hearts and prayers are with Tom,Donna, Kathy and Mark Hunter. We love you very much. Aunt Emily and Uncle Bob
Jennifer Jordan Taylor
November 13, 2005
I'm just so sorry about the loss of Tommy. I am sad and sorry for everyone who knew him and his vibrant personality, his love of life. I grieve for the family, and have you in my prayers. May God be close to you and bring you great comfort. Much love
Roy Cooper
November 13, 2005
Tom and family,
My thoughts and earnest prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Please know that many friends care deeply.
Roy Cooper
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