Richard Thomas Lambert

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Visitation Schedule
Rosary
Saint John Catholic Church
1900 W Main St
Russellville, AR  72801
Saturday, November 21, 2015
9:30 a.m.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
Saint John Catholic Church
1900 W Main St
Russellville, AR  72801
Saturday, November 21, 2015
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, VA  22211
Richard Thomas LambertI am a Veteran.

of Knoxville, AR

April 12, 1930 - November 7, 2015

Col. Richard Thomas Lambert, 85, of Knoxville, passed away November 7, 2015 in Russellville. He was born April 12, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to Paul H. and Alice (Ward) Lambert.
Col. Lambert served in the U.S. Army with 30 years of service and two tours in Vietnam. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and Quails Unlimited. Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting. He managed the Senior Citizens Tax Program for 15 years. Col. Lambert served, with distinction, in key command and staff positions, for 30 years of exemplary service in the U.S. Army, with tours in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. Key Commands include: Battalion Commanders, 2nd Battalion 5th Air Defense Artillery (Quad 50/Duster). 2nd Field Forces, Republic of Vietnam (1968-1969) and Group Commander. 94th Air Defense Artillery Group, (Nike-Hercules); and 32nd Army Air Defense Command ( AADCOM) West Germany (1977-1979) Key Staff Positions include: Chief Lieutenant Colonels Branch, U.S. Army MILPERCIN, Alexandria, Virginia (1971-1973) and Chief of Security and Administration, U.S. Mission, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Brussels, Belgium (1974-1976).
Awards include: Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2 0ak Leaf Clusters), and Bronze Star Medal (2 0ak Leaf Clusters). Col. Lambert is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, three sisters, and one grandson, Richard Thomas Lambert III. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn (Graham) Lambert of Knoxville; sons, Rick Lambert of Knoxville and Kurt Lambert of Madison, AL; daughter, JoAnn Marie Lambert of Fairfax, VA; grandchildren, Aubry and Brady Smith, Jeb and Gladys Lambert, Jefferson Lambert, Shannon Lambert and Andrew Cowell, Megan Lambert, Kurt Lambert II and Graham Smith; and four great-grandchildren. Col. Lambert's memorial rosary service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November, 21, 2015 at Saint John Catholic Church followed by a memorial Mass with Father Ernest Hardesty officiating and Concelebrant Father Jack Sidler. Burial will follow in the spring at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.

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Wayne Helms
Fort Smith, AR
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Thursday, November 19, 2015


As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Col Richard Thomas Lambert A Brother in Arms who served his country and by doing so became a Great American Patriot. I salute you Sir.May loving memories sustain family and friends during this time of loss and may you find comfort in Gods word.

Brian Hency
Clarksville, AR
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Was honored to get to know this man! enjoyed getting to talk to him and hearing his stories! This world definately needs more men like him! Mrs. Lambert and Coach Lambert, sorry for your loss!

Cathy Fulmer
Russellville, AR
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

He was such a kind person. I will miss his box of candy and kiss on the cheek that he use to give me around Christmas time. Thank you Col. Lambert for being a great man and being in my life. My thoughts to the family during this sad occasion.

Jimmy Dorney
Hartman, AR
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Thursday, November 12, 2015

Rest well, Colonel and thank you for your service.