Rufus Lambert

Rufus Alton Lambert, age 84 of 24637 Canton Road, Albemarle, NC 28001, passed away on September 23, 2011 at his home. The family will receive friends at Canton Baptist Church from 3 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2011. The funeral service will follow in the church at 4 p.m. officiated by Rev.Mark Mabry and Rev. Ron Honeycutt. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born in Stanly County on May 22, 1927, he was the son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Lambert and the late Bertha Almond Lambert. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ruthie Lea Howell Lambert in 2007; one grandson, Patrick Lambert; a brother, Newell Almond and two sisters, Jewell Carter and Geneva Martin. He is survived by three sons, Reggie Lambert and wife, Toni,of Albemarle, Sidney Lambert and wife, Terry, of Charlotte and Kevin Lambert and wife, Joan, of Albemarle; daughter, Deidra Lambert Lockamy and husband, Charlie,of Albemarle; two sisters Velma Earnhardt of Albemarle, Ricardo Small of Locust; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A member of Canton Baptist Church, he was a skilled carpenter by trade. He loved hunting and the outdoors. He leaves a legacy of hospitality and generosity. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly County, 960 N. First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.