Rodney L. Lambert , 74, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. James Duncan, Bro. Monroe Mercer, and Bro. Robert Davis officiating.  Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Shelby County.

Rodney was born December 31, 1948 to Edgar Lambert and Avis Scruggs Lambert. He attended Maple Springs Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughter, Reasha Walters and husband Scott of Lufkin; grandchildren, Claire Elizabeth Walters of Lufkin, Eli Lambert Walters of Lufkin; brother, Rushing Lambert of Joaquin; sister, LaRee Bounds and husband Randy of Joaquin; sisters-in-law Michelle Rodgers of Benton, LA, and Mona Cannon and husband Rodney of Ruston, LA; nieces and nephews, Delisa Willis and Monroe of Bossier City, LA, Donna Willis of Shreveport, LA, Robin Hart and Alan of Ruston, LA, Staci Williams and Stacy of Carthage, Devon Cannon of Ruston, LA, Randy Willis of Bossier City, LA, Rusty Lambert and Julie of Center, Doug Rodgers and Lindsey of Bossier City, LA, and David Rodgers of Ruston, LA. Numerous great nieces and great nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Murlene K. Lambert; parents, Edgar Lambert and Avis Scruggs Lambert; sister-in-law, Toni Lambert; sister, Edna Willis and husband David; nephew, Chip Willis; in-laws, Murl Knight and Dolores Adams Knight.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Cannon, Scott Walters, Monroe Mercer, Rusty Lambert, Stacy Williams, Dylan DeChamplain, Nic Lambert, and Randy Willis.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jackson Cemetery, P.O. Box 15, Joaquin, TX 75954, Joaquin Cemetery, P.O. Box 236, Joaquin, TX 75954.