Virgil Lambert

July 14, 1927 - April 22, 2014

Virgil Lambert, 86, of Herndon Heights, Keystone Road, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. Born July 14, 1927 he was the son of the late John Columbus and Arvilla Lambert. Virgil was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Linda "Watha" Lambert; a son, Kenneth; a sister, Ruby; brothers, Clarence, Willie, and Barney. Virgil's entire 40 years working career was centered around the timber industry, He retired from C. & A. Lumber company as a dozer operator. He loved the outdoors and setting in the sun. A very humble and compassionate man who loved to talk about the Lord and the word of God. His favorite Bible verse was Jesus talking to Martha; I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. (John 11:25-26). He was a member of Guyandotte Baptist Church where he served as a former deacon. Those left to cherish his memory include sons, Roger and wife, Kathy of Bluefield, WV and Randy and wife, Rita of Herndon Heights, Keystone Road; daughter, Carolyn and husband, Bill Goode of Pineville, WV; a brother, Alvin of Rhodell, WV; six grandchildren, Dean, Lynn, Kelly, Emily, William, and Amy; seven great grandchildren, Cyndi, Jessica, Haylee, Hannah, Abby, Kaiden, and Zachery. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Guyandotte Baptist Church at Herndon Heights, Keystone Road with Elder Nathan Lane officiating. Burial will follow at the Lusk Cemetery at Herndon Heights, Keystone Road. Friends may call from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the church and one hour prior to services Friday at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. A very special thank you to all at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley for their care and compassion for out Dad. Words cannot express our gratitude. The family of Virgil Lambert is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.