Jerry Lambart

RINGGOLD — Jerry Lambert, 77, of Ringgold, Ga., peacefully passed in his sleep on May 3, 2019. Born Dec. 7, 1941, in Atlanta, Ga., Jerry moved with his family to Oklahoma in 1971, but then returned to the north Georgia area in 1978. Jerry was a Georgia Tech alumni, a devoted and committed Christian, a lifetime sports fan (GO Yellow Jackets) and an avid golfer. Jerry and Norma were partners in life and also with their family owned business for the last four decades. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. Jerry never met a stranger, and made everyone feel like they had known him for a lifetime. Jerry is survived by the love of his life of 51 years, Norma Rice Lambert; son, Jeff (Julie) Lambert, Rock Springs, Ga.; daughter, Julia (Trent) Dawson, Brentwood, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Drake and Gavin Dawson, Julianna and Jenna Lambert; and his devoted dog, Missy; three sisters, Gay Chaney, Fayetteville, Ga., Sue (Jim) Stovall, Roswell, Ga., Jenny (Dale) Bundy, Marietta, Ga; brother, Don (Betty) Lambert, Texarkana, Ark. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at Graceworks Church, 6445 Lee Highway. Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.