Our beloved Robert Cleveland Lamb, Jr. made his transition from this earth to dwell with his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born in Norfolk County, Virginia to Nora Lamb and Robert C. Lamb, Sr. on October 3, 1932.
After the death of Robert Sr., Nora married Daniel Turner, and their union of love was firmly woven together. Through this union, they shared the rearing Robert Jr. Robert matriculated through Norfolk County schools, graduating from Norfolk Catholic High School. He studied Electrical Engineering at North Carolina A&T and Norfolk State College.
In 1953 he married the love of his life Doris Clark Lamb; he fondly called his “Sally.” Through their union they reared Veronica, Deborah and Robert Lamb, III. Robert was a family man. Together they enjoyed traveling throughout the country and abroad. Many summers he took his family to Elizabeth, New Jersey and the state fairs of New York. Robert took full advantage of the benefits of his career as an engineer for aviation and air traffic control. To his family, he was called “Daddy, Granddaddy, Uncle and Friend,” but those who were blessed to know him well called him Blue.
Robert accepted Christ at a very early age and served the Lord wherever he could. He served as a deacon at First Baptist Church South Hill (Hill Street), Third Baptist in Portsmouth, VA, and New Hope Church of God in Christ in Norfolk, VA. He was a faithful member and supporter of First Baptist Church South Hill in Chesapeake, VA. His life was a living example of Ephesians 4:32 – “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” To those who knew Robert, he did anything he could to improve and make a difference in the lives of his family, friends and neighbors.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Nora and Daniel Turner. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 70 years Doris Lamb; his children Veronica Cook, Deborah Lamb, and Robert Lamb, III (Sharon); his two grandchildren Monica Powell (Andrew), and Marcus Lamb (Amy); three great-grandchildren Dajae’ Goulet, Whitney Lamb, and Sean Lamb; one great great-grandchild Auria Middleton; his brother-in-law Earl Clarke (Agnes); two sisters-in-law Helen Clark and Mahalia Clark; his three god-children Reverend Dr. Cheryl Wilson (Stanley), Reverend Marcus Branch (Tamika), Michael Clark (Tracy) and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Robert will be remembered for the way he made us laugh, the stories that he shared and the generous spirit he possessed. He was truly a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, godfather and friend.
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Jacque Eley says
July 7, 2023 at 4:45 amPappa you were loved in life and now in death you will be remembered and loved. Rest well.
Jacque Eley says
July 7, 2023 at 4:46 amPappa you will be missed. You are loved. Je
Jacque Eley says
July 7, 2023 at 4:46 amPappa you will be missed. You are loved. Je❤️
Kim (Burton)Higgs says
July 8, 2023 at 12:27 pmI am so heart broken. He was such a sweet man to know.
Craig james says
July 8, 2023 at 12:43 pmGOD PLEASE FOMFORT THE Lamb family. The craig,cardona ,Bailey family extend love to our family.
Deacon Leigh M. Burton, Sr. says
July 8, 2023 at 12:50 pmMay the family continue to find comfort in knowing that Robert is now resting in His mansion that god has prepared for Him He has fought a good fight He has kept the faith and now He has gone to get the crown that God has prepared for Him. Doris You are in My prayers for comfort during this time, I have Known Robert for Years. I remember Him from the time He worked for FAA. Our Agency provided vehicles for His Agency. I served with Him when He was a Deacon at Third Bapt. Church He was always the same when ever We were in each others presence. .
Michael Williams says
July 9, 2023 at 9:33 amSincere condolences to the entire Lamb Family as you walk through this period of transition. “Deacon Lamb” is one of those admired by many for his unassuming kindness. He was such a calm and fun-loving example to those seeking to do good.
I was always moved (over 50 years) by his commitment to maintaining his health and strength. In fact, he outlived several health spas that he frequented as far back as I can remember. LOL (Europian Health Spa and Bally’s Fitness Center just to name a few) Yes, I would often see him in my “sporadic” attempts to GET healthy while he CONSISTANTLY REMAINED healthy because he didn’t STOP or take breaks like the rest of society. Thus, NINETY YEARS… Praise God!
To Deaconess Lamb, my childhood friend, Robert, III and the entire Lamb Family extended, I ask God to comfort and keep you all at this time. Allow God to work and sooth all sorrow; yet, in all things give Him thanks.
With much love and condolences,
Michael Williams and Family
(Third Baptist Church)
Kim A Teis says
July 10, 2023 at 7:48 pmMy prayers are with you sis Lamb and family! May God provide comfort during this difficult time! Love you your FBCSH girl
Moscow Spencer says
July 11, 2023 at 9:47 amTo the Lamb Family, my sincere condolences and know that death has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Joyce D. Pettus says
July 11, 2023 at 10:56 amSis Lamb and family ..please accept my deepest condolences.. Deacon Lamb will truly missed..keeping you and your family in prayer..