James "Brownie" Lambert

James William "Brownie" Lambert, 91, of Kensett, passed from this life on Aug. 9, 2016. Jim was born in Beedeville, Ark., on Nov. 4, 1924. Jim gave his life to the Lord on Christmas Day, during the 1970's. Jim worked as a master roofer in Alaska and California and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a decorated U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, and received numerous medals including the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with four Bronze medals. Jim is survived by his wife, Helen Huie Wise Lambert, formerly of McCrory; his son, William Clay Lambert; five step-children, Theresa Gaines of Judsonia, Susan Smith (Bruce) of Searcy, Tommie Pearce (Hank) of Batesville, Ark., Sherlene Czajkowski (Kenneth) of Anchorage, Alaska, and Eldon Garner of Fort Bragg, Calif.; multiple step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren as well as his nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother; Bill Lane Lambert; and three sisters, Lois Danels, Mavis Dale and Juanita Kiepert. The family wishes to thank Dr. C.E. Ransom Jr., and Dr. Leon Blue and their staff, as well as Summit Hospice and the Kensett first responders for the excellent care they provided to Jim. A private burial will be held at a later date in his beloved Anchorage, Alaska. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Veteran's Outreach Ministry, 509 North Main Street, Searcy, Ark. 72143. All cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.