Johnnie Homer Lamb, 71, of 2861 Price Grange Road in Eden, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, March 25 at Crany Missionary Baptist Church in Crany, WV with burial to follow in Wykle Family Cemetery, also in Crany, WV. Mr. Lamb was born November 26, 1939 in Wyoming County, WV, son of the late Ithol and Dollie Lester Lamb. He was a member of Crany Missionary Baptist Church and also attended Pleasant Garden Baptist Church in NC. Mr. Lamb was a retired truck driver. Surviving is his wife of 48, Della Wykle Lamb of the home; two daughters, Jennifer Lamb of the home and Kathryn Crabtree and husband, John of McLeansville, NC; cherished grandchildren, Evan and Emily Crabtree; brothers, William Dale Lamb and wife, Joan, Roger Lamb and wife, Sheila, Bruce Lamb and wife, Beatrice, Greg Lamb and wife, Caroline; sister-in-law, Helen Lamb; and best friend, Charlie. He is also survived by two brothers-in-law, Teddy Wykle and wife, Dorothy and Jay Wykle and wife, Mary; sisters-in-law, Judy Urps, Bonnie Lusk, and husband, Dennis, Brenda Wykle, and Linda Mueller and husband, Bill; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leroy Lamb; father-in-law, Porter Wykle; and mother-in-law, Hailey Wykle; sister-in-law, Betty Lamb; and brother-in-law Allen "Sonny" Urps. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at Crany Missionary Baptist Church. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Della, Kathryn,&Jenny,& Family, May God Wrap His Loving Arms around You and Comfort you all at this difficult time in your life, May God's Love give you the courage to get thru all the hurt and Broken hearts, let him fill your life, and We know He can. We love you all so much. Pastor James and Kathleen, The Walkers.
James & Kathleen Walker
Della, Kathryn,John,Evan,Emily,and Jenny my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Take peace in knowing that dad poppaw, granny, Betty, Porter and Wee were there waiting on him.....embracing him as he arrived.....They will take care of him and know that he is suffering no more....Love you guys!
Linda Lamb Adkins
Della, Kathryn, John, Evan, Emily & Jenny. Brucina and I want to send our Love and Prayers to all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. We love you and miss you.
Lesia Lamb Cook
I am so very sorry for your loss.I have such sweet memories of growing up with Dale and Johnnie. My prayers are with all the family. Augustene Acord Brown & Jim Brown
Augustene Acord Brown
I am very sorry for loss. Losing a loved one is never easy. Thankfully, within his word the bible, God promises us that soon "death will be no more". He also gives us the hope of seeing our loved ones who have already fallen asleep in death (Revelation 21:3,4 John 5:28,29). Again my condolences,
Reggie Stocks
I Loved Johnnie Like my brother and I will miss him. I pray that God will take care of my sister Della. I Love you Della, Jenny and Kathryn ,John, Emily and Evan.
Bonnie
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