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Established 1948    On Tuesday, May 28, 2019 the Lord called Billy Joe Lamb, 88, to his heavenly home. Mr. Lamb was born October 12, 1930 in Denison, Texas, son of Orvil and Mary Adair Lamb. He graduated from Denison High School and attended Southeastern and Austin College. Billy Joe served his country proudly as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. During his 8 years of sevice in Korea, he earned the Korean Service Medal, United Nations SVC Medal, National Defense SVC Medal and the Merit Unit Citation. After serving his country, he returned and worked for 20 years for Thomas Real Estate as a broker. He later retired as a buyer after 30 years from Champion Coolers. In the past he was a member and served as a past President of the Toastmasters. Mr. Lamb leaves behind nieces, Kristina Kay Avery, Kristin Harp and husband, Dustin; great-nieces, Shannon Harp, Rebekah Harp; and nephew, Rodney Parker, all of Denison. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jenny Heineman; and brother, Orvil Lamb, Jr. Graveside services for Mr. Lamb were held Saturday morning, June 1, 2019 at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman with Chaplain Charles Wade officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home in Denison, Texas.  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |