Lawrence Ronald Lambert
November 25, 1950 ~ January 3, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Lawrence Ronald Lambert died peacefully surrounded by family on January 3, 2017, after an extended illness. He was born November 25, 1950, and was the son of Margaret Hayes and Hobart Sherman Lambert.
Ronnie left a career at Carolina Power and Light Company to pursue his true calling in law enforcement, working for Woodfin Police Department, Buncombe County Sheriff's Department, and serving as Police Chief for Hot Springs, NC. He also had many interests and hobbies including karate, cars, especially Corvettes, his treasured gun collection and Civil War History. He could build or fix anything. His sense of humor and supply of jokes were endless.
Ronnie was predeceased by his father. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Susan Taylor Lambert, who cared for him in the home for many years; his sister, Carole Lentz (Devere); niece, Julie Waldrop Wise (Todd); great-niece, Lauren Wise; great-nephew, Devan Wise; mother-in-law, Flora Taylor; sister-in-law, Laura Taylor; and brother-in-law, David Taylor (Judy).
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday at Victory Baptist Church, with the Revs. Mark Chase and Norm Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Fuller Family Cemetery on Riceville Rd.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Susan and the Lambert family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember his lively spirit and witty humor. I will be praying for you. He will be missed. RIP my blue brother, Ronnie.
Dear Susan…I’m so sorry that we never got to meet your Ronnie. I heard so much about him from you and I knew that he was special. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers right now. He might be physically gone but he’s watching over you with all the love in his heart. Blessings to you always!
We are so sorry for your loss Susan. You are in our hearts and our prayers.
Our condolences to you, Susan, and your family. May the promise of God’s enduring love be with you at this time. Wayne and Leona Hamilton (a brother in red, and your sister in blue).
Prayers and sympathy to all of the family. Went to school with Ronnie many years ago, and later on kept up with him through Julie while at the Sheriff’s Dept. May God bless you during this time. Isaiah 40:31
My memories of Ronnie, while years ago, will always be of a kind, upbeat and pleasure to be around and work with person. Ronnie would always have a joke to share no matter how many times I talked with him.
I have many good memories working with Ronnie at cp@l I pray that the Lord will give your family strength
I want to express my sympathies to the Lambert family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that one day you’ll have the hope of seeing your loved ones again. Acts 24:15 says that ‘there is going to be a resurrection.’ What this can mean for you is a real hope of being reunited with your dear loved ones. During difficult times like this, we need comfort, and Almighty God is the source of that comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) May you find strength in knowing that death is not the end, but that there is a beautiful hope of seeing our loved ones again at a time when ‘death will be no more.’ (Revelation 21:4)
To the Family I am so sorry to hear about Ronnie passing away.Ronnie was a good man and was a person you loved to talk with .Ronnie will be missed but his memory will carry on .Our Prayers and thoughts are with all of you.God Bless all of you and give you the strenght you need to carry on .
So sorry about the loss of Ronnie. I worked with him years ago when we were both young and always enjoyed his company. Also knew his sister Carole. May God comfort you in this difficult time.