DEFIANCE, OH:
Kennith L. Lambert, 60, was surrounded by family when he passed away at 3:00 pm on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
He was born on May 9, 1964 in Cabell-Huntington, West Virginia to the late Elbert and Sylvia (Adkins) Lambert. On November 10, 1997 he married Rebecca Hammons-Roehrig, who survives in Defiance.
Kennith was a devoted and loving father to five children: Bridget (Corey) Slattman, Luke Roehrig, Quinten Lambert, Stephanie Lambert and Ashlee Lambert. He had six grandchildren and three brothers: Lonnie (Carol) Lambert of Paulding, Don (Shirley) Lambert of Oakwood, and Dan (Terri) Lambert of Kettering.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Lonnie.
Kennith treasured spending time with his family. He took them on long vacations to create great memories. He enjoyed reading, gardening, golfing and fishing. Kennith was employed as a maintenance millwright with General Motors for the past 28 years. He was a member of UAW #2209 and Oakwood Church of Christ.
Visitation and services for Kennith will be held at Oakwood Church of Christ, 12983 Road 191, Oakwood, Ohio. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, July 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be Thursday morning, July 18th at 11:00 am, with an hour of visitation prior to the service. Kennith will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Defiance. A memorial dinner will follow at the Rainbow Party Room, 28083 St. Rt. 424 in Defiance.
Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kennith’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Oakwood Church of Christ. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.
