David "Buck" Edward Lamb

David Edward “Buck” Lamb, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Earlington, KY on October 7, 1940 to the late Clarence Edward and Linnie May Lamb. 

Buck loved the Lord, his family, and his church.  He served as a trustee at the First General Baptist Church in Madisonville for several years.  He graduated from Earlington High School in 1958 and enlisted with the United States Marine Corps following graduation.

Buck retired from L&M/CSX railroad after forty-two years.

 In addition to his parents he, was preceded in death by his son, Scott Lamb.

Buck is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Lamb of Madisonville, KY; his son, David Lamb of Hanson, KY; daughter in law, Staci Lamb of Madisonville, KY; two grandchildren, Justin (Hillary) Lamb of Madisonville, KY and Kristin (Doodlyn) Colas of Owensboro, KY; three great grandchildren, Booker Lamb, Halle Lamb, and Nylah Colas.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Reid-Walters Funeral Home in Earlington, KY with Bro. Joseph Knight and Bro. Keith Harris officiating and burial with military rites performed graveside by the United States Marine Corps and the Hopkins County Honor Guard to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Earlington, KY.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Reid-Walters Funeral Home in Earlington, KY and on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Darrell Baize, John Mangum, Gary Travis, Justin Lamb, Doodlyn Colas, Dwayne PeeWee” Austin.   Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronnie Lock, Ian Polley, Eli Polley, Austin Suthard, and Jimmy Suthard.

Online condolences can be made at www.reidwaltersfh.com.

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