Gary Lynn Lambert

Gary Lynn Lambert, of Hoover, AL passed away August 31, 2019. He was born in Anniston, AL to Mary and Adrian Lambert on February 21, 1962. He graduated from Weaver High School where he was recently inducted into the Weaver High School Hall of Fame. Gary went on to attend Mississippi State University where he played football from 1980-1983. While at Mississippi State he lettered all four years in football earning his spot in the M-Club (MSU M-Club Alumni Association). After college he joined the Piedmont Police force, followed by the Anniston Police force. He later joined the ABC board, concluding his law enforcement career with the Alabama Bureau of Investigation as part of the DEA task force. In the past two years, Gary worked as a Student Resource Officer for Springville High School in St. Clair County. Gary loved his family and was a devoted father. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed coaching his son in baseball, basketball and football from the time he was old enough to participate. His daughters were involved in competitive cheerleading and he was their number one fan, always on the sidelines!

Gary is predeceased by his parents Mary and Adrian Lambert; brother, Robby Lambert; father-in-law James Robert Arnett, nephew, Shay Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Kristi Arnett Lambert of Hoover, AL; daughters, Cary Lambert Tidmus (Conner) of Athens, GA, Morgan Kristine Lambert of Hoover, AL; son, James Robert Lambert of Hoover, AL; brother, David Tibbs (Jan) of Wetumpka, AL; sisters, Sheila Tibbs of Montgomery, AL, Caroline Gray (Steve) of Springville, FL.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 2:00pm- 4:00pm at Meadowbrook Baptist Church with a Funeral Service beginning at 4:00pm. A law enforcement procession and graveside service with honors will follow at Southern Heritage Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to contribute to James Robert college fund by sending a check written to

James Robert Lambert

c/o Brandon Horton

Ameriprise

5120 Selkirk Drive

Ste 200

Birmingham, AL 35242