Thomas Linwood Lambert, III was born December 5, 1946 to Thomas Linwood Lambert, Jr. and Mary Frances East Lambert in Newport, Rhode Island.

Tom went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 2, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was a member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Jenkins Lambert; brothers, Douglas (Frances) Heath of Winston-Salem, NC and Michael Lambert of Spartanburg, SC; sister, Tanis Plemons of Tellico Plains, TN; daughter, Julie (Brad) Johnson, Bonifay; son, Michael (Kristy) Brooks, Cantonment, FL; granddaughters, Kristen and Casey Johnson and Kayla Brooks to whom he was affectionately known as PawPaw Tommy; parents-in-law, Archie and Darlene Jenkins; brother-in-law, David (Laurie) Jenkins; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tom loved to cook and share his creations with friends and family.

He was mechanically inclined and generous with his talents, often helping others.

He also enjoyed gardening, chess and a lively debate. A soft-spoken, gentle man with a warm smile and quick sense of humor, Tom loved his family and will be remembered with love as a good friend and golf buddy.

The family gratefully acknowledges the dedicated compassionate care given to Tom by Dr. Eldaway, the nurses and the entire staff at Sacred Heart Medical Oncology Group and the Sacred Heart Hospital 2nd floor St. Catherine staff.

We deeply appreciate Erin Bowers, Palliative Care Manager at Sacred Heart who provided invaluable assistance in the preparation of Tom's Advance Directive Documents and for the counsel and advice regarding the difficult decisions we faced.

Her love for the Lord shined through as she ministered to Tom and our family. A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Covenant Hospice residence for making Tom's last days comfortable in a beautiful peaceful setting.

Donations may be made in Tom's name to the Joyce Goldenberg Covenant Hospice, 10075 Hillview Road, 32514.

A Celebrations of Life Service will be held at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 12:00 noon with Reverend Ron Lentine and Brother David Shofner officiating.

The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m.

FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Parkway, is in charge of arrangements.