In Memory: Tom Lamberth, 81, Avid Outdoorsman Who Loved Animals

Editor's note: the following obituary is from Owen Funeral Home.

Charles "Tom" Lamberth, age 81, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Charles was born Sept. 5, 1937, to Lena Grace Johnson Lamberth and Curtis J. Lamberth in Dooly County.

Tom graduated from Vienna High School in 1953. After high school, Tom worked for Central Railroad in Macon. Tom then joined the National Guard and later enlisted in the United States Army. Tom served in Germany for two years with his wife and son. He visited Stuttgart, Germany, and the surrounding area for his 80th birthday along with the rest of his family.

Tom was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, garden and spend time outdoors. He was a true animal lover, always having several pets. Tom was all about "Finding the Deal." He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mrs. Ouida Baggett Lamberth; father Curtis J. Lamberth and mother Lena Grace Johnson Lamberth; brother Curtis "Bud"(Mary E.) Lamberth; brother John Ed Lamberth; sister Virginia (J.D.) "Sister" Lockerman and brother Willie Joe Lamberth.

Tom is survived by; son Ricky Lamberth (Loretta); and daughter Leslie Ann Lamberth (Tommy); brother Douglas (Nancy) Lamberth; granddaughter Trisha Lamberth Jones, granddaughter Kristen Lamberth Mason and grandson Hunter Brown, sisters-in-law, Evelyn Lamberth, Mary Lamberth. Four great grandchildren also survive to cherish Mr. Lamberth's memory.

A funeral service for Mr. Lamberth will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Owen Funeral Home Chapel. Serving as pallbearers will be: Randy Lamberth, Keith Lamberth, Steve Lamberth, Hunter Brown, Grady Haney, Mark Taylor, and Willy Vessels. Interment will follow the service in Oak Hill Cemetery in Cartersville.

The family will receive friends at Owen Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the Etowah Valley Humane Society at www.etowahvalleyhumane.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.owenfunerals.com for the Lamberth family. Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive is honored to serve the Lamberth family at this difficult time.

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