Robert Lamb

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Robert Lamb, 72 of Bowling Green, passed away January 9, 2022, at 6:35am at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born April 28, 1949, in Brazil, IN. the son of Roy Fredrick Lamb and Thelma Mae Correll Lamb. Robert graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1967. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971 stationed in Germany.

Robert worked in Brazil for the Fleetwood Manufactured Homes Company and for a manufactured home company in Florida for a time. He worked for Hughes Mobile Homes and transported homes as well. As a young man he worked at Marion Brick.

On December 14, 2001, Robert was united in marriage to Rita Joan Bixler Lamb.

Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing when his health allowed. He liked watching football, especially the Colts.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter Renetta Lamb; sibling, Roy Lamb, Linda Headley, Charles Lamb and Dennis Lamb.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Lamb; children, Robert Allen Lamb II (Laurie), Becky Brill (Pete); stepchildren, Kenny Duncan, and Misty Gorrell (Jimmy); grandchildren, Amber Nickola, Coralee Parr, Ryan Figueroa, Sara Lamb, Cody Lamb, Payton Gorrell, Grayce Gorrell, and Bryce Pell; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Alice Long and one brother Steve Lamb; many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Services will be held Friday at 1:00pm at French Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Russell officiating. Burial will follow with military graveside honors provided by the American Legion Post #2 and VFW #1127. Visitation will be Friday from 11-1. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to The Gibson Family Center for Hospice, 400 8th Ave. Terre Haute, IN. 47804.