William Joe Lambert Sr.

William Joe Lambert Sr., age 79 of Maryville, TN passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, at the family home. He graduated from TMI in 1955 and served in the US Navy on the USS Lindewald and on the USS Henley while traveling around the world. He had the 1st American Motors dealership in Blount County and was a farmer and raised the first Charolais Cattle in Blount County. He began working for Lambert Brothers hauling lime at the age of 12. He was retired from Vulcan Materials during which he worked in Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Mexico. Survivors include his wife of 55years, Nancy Carolyn Sims Lambert; children, Robin Jill and Ron Reagan, Joe and Kim Lambert, Walter Brad and Christine Lambert; Vicki and Kyle Buchanan; grandchildren, Cory Herron, Katelyn Herron Skeen, Christy Lambert, Ethan Buchanan, Kamryn and Eli Lambert; great grandchildren, Thomas Joseph Skeen, Natasha Herron, and several extended family members. Special thanks to Dr. Kevin Turner and staff, Lincare, and UT Hospice. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday, December 5, 2016, at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 7:00pm with Rev. Tom Waring and Rev. Scott Adkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to UT Hospice, 2270 Sutherland Ave #101, Knoxville, TN 37919.