Rodney L. Lamb

1937 ∼ 2009

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Rodney L. Lamb

Rodney L. Lamb, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, died February 26, 2009, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Memorial service will be at 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer of Circle Drive Baptist Church in Bridge City.

Rodney was born in Harbor Beach, Michigan on March 24, 1937, the son of Joseph Loren and Lois Hockner Lamb.

He was a member of the Merchant Marines for twenty-two years and also a member of the Lionel Train Club in Detroit, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roger Lamb and Curt Lamb.

Those left to cherish his memory are wife, Mary Jo Lamb; son and daughter-in-law, Andy & Nelida Lamb of Lake Jackson, TX; step-sons; Bruce Willingham, Brian Willingham, Bobby Willingham and Darren Willingham; grandchildren, Andrew Lamb and Morgan Lamb, David, Danielle, Derrick, Kristin, Kara, Keith, Andrew, Sienna and Abby Willingham; and great granddaughter, Alexia Willingham.

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Anonymous July 10, 2010

Dad, It's been almost 16 months but seems like yesterday that you passed. I still cry every day because I miss you so much and wish I would have spent more time with you. I love you dad. It hurts real bad missing you, more than I ever thought. I love you##imported-begin##Andy Lamb##imported-end##

Anonymous July 10, 2010

Dad, I sure miss you and love you. More than you know. Love your son, Andy ##imported-begin##Andy Lamb##imported-end##

Anonymous July 10, 2010

Rodney, my dear father in law, I will never forget how you always made me laugh when we visited with you. Your sense of humor was like no other. We still use some of the phrases that you would say often such as "throw it away then." At first we didn't say##imported-begin##Nelida Lamb##imported-end##

Anonymous March 6, 2009

Dear Brother, Neleda, Andrew and Morgan I am sincerly sad for you all. Rodney was larger than life as any one who knew him would agree! I faithfully ask that God comfort you in your sad times and you will remember and laugh at the happy times. Rodne##imported-begin##Patti Gimber##imported-end##

Anonymous March 6, 2009

I am truly sorry for your loss. You and yours are in our prayers.##imported-begin##James Wieczorek##imported-end##

Anonymous March 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and your family... Love, Joyce and Del Murray##imported-begin##Joyce and Del Murray##imported-end##

Anonymous March 4, 2009

Our backyard will not be the same without Rodney. It was always so nice to visit across the canal. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.##imported-begin##Dennis & Becky Neeb##imported-end##

Anonymous March 3, 2009

Ms.Mary Lamb, We are saddened, to here of the lose of Rodney. As his co-workers, here at DuPont SRW we would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your time of sorrow. He and I worked together and laughed together a lot of ye##imported-begin##Horace E. Broussard Jr.##imported-end##

Anonymous March 3, 2009

Andy, Andrew, and Morgan, I am so sorry for the loss of your father & grandfather. He will be greatly missed by me and my boys. He always made us feel like family. Paw Paw Rodney was a unique character, a great guy who loved his family. My comfort is know##imported-begin##Monica Bravo##imported-end##

Anonymous March 3, 2009

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Anonymous March 3, 2009

Andy, Andrew and Morgan, Grandma and PawPaw are very sorry for your loss. Andy, knowing your Dad and sharing Andrew and Morgan with Rodney was truly a blessing. He was indeed a character and will be greatly missed and loved forever.##imported-begin##Brenda Toutcheque##imported-end##

Anonymous March 3, 2009

Andy, Andrew, Morgan, We all have so many wonderful memories of your Dad and your PawPaw Rodney. He was the type of man that once in his family...it was forever and the love for his family was a strong love. Remembering the proud look on his face the##imported-begin##Shelly Snead##imported-end##

Anonymous March 2, 2009

Uncle Rodney will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary, Andy, and the rest of Rodney's family.##imported-begin##Rick, Rhonda & Lindsay Beard##imported-end##

Anonymous March 2, 2009

Dear Mary,Andy,and all his family, Rodney you are very much missed already. Our lives have truly been touched by you and the time we spent together B.B.Q.ing and all the other things we shared. You will be thought of and missed everyday. We love you and##imported-begin##Brian and Tracey Babcock##imported-end##

Anonymous March 2, 2009

Mary, we are praying for God to give you peace and comfort. We love you, Sheldon and Debbie##imported-begin##Debra Sims##imported-end##

Anonymous March 1, 2009

Mr. Lamb will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Kelly Caillouet##imported-end##

Anonymous March 1, 2009

Mary, Andy & Family, Your in our thoughts and prayers. Rodney was a very special person that I will deeply miss. We are so thankful to have spent some time with him these last few years in HB. God Bless. Chris, Brooke & Kendal Blanchard##imported-begin##Chris Blanchard##imported-end##

Anonymous February 28, 2009

Remembering all the good times we've had together. The days ahead will not be easy, but find comfort in knowing that Rodney is at peace with our Lord in Heaven.##imported-begin##Valerie Lamb##imported-end##

Anonymous February 28, 2009

THE MARINER'S PRAYER The Lord is my Pilot and I shall not drift, He lighteth me across the dark waters, He steereth me in deep channels, He keepeth my log. He guardeth me by the Star of Holiness for His name's sake. Yea, though I sail mid the Thunders an##imported-begin##The Lambs##imported-end##

Anonymous February 27, 2009

He was one of our special patients. He will be truly missed. He always made us feel special by providing "tea time" for all of us.##imported-begin##Wesley Palmer, D.O.##imported-end##