James Lambert
James L. Lambert, 83, formerly of Columbia City, died at 10:53 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at Towne House Retirement Center, Fort Wayne.
He was born Sep. 26, 1938.
He married Rea J. Simon on Sep. 11, 1960; she preceded him in death. He later married Joy E. (Blombach) Saunders on May 16, 1999; she survives.
He is also survived by son, Duane (Sherri) Lambert, Columbia City; stepchildren, Thomas (Malissa) Saunders, Fort Wayne, Lori (Jay) Clibon, Avilla, Lani (Jim) Zeleznik, Columbia City and Lisa (Tommy) Saunders, Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild with one on the way.
Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.