Leo Joseph Lambert Jr.

Leo J. Lambert, Jr. age 80, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at St. James Parish Hospital. He was a veteran, member of the Knights of Columbus, member of Lutcher Quarterback Club, Usher at St. Joseph and St. Michael Parish Churches, Lutcher Volunteer Fire Firefighter and was a retired operator with Shell Oil of Norco.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Ernestine V. Lambert. Five sons; Michael (Tessa), Mark (Edie), Milton “Bud” (Sharon), Melvin (Patrice), Myron (Paula) Lambert and daughter, Linda Thibodeaux (Craig “Tiger). Sixteen grandchildren; Hillary, Tyler, Hannah, Tanner, Ashley, Raelynn, Mason, Kelsi, Maggie, Reed, Rory, Mallory, Matthew Lambert, Jessica L. Harvey (David) of Covington, Jaci and Trey Harrison. Two step-grandchildren; Andree and Whitney Thibodeaux. Great-grandson, Ryder Lambert. Also survived by five step-grandchildren; Bailey, Keegan, Chandler, Bentley and Karson Thibodeaux. Two sisters; Grace Talimine (Jesse) and Gloria Carpenter (Fred). A host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents; Leo J. Lambert, Sr. and Ella Bourgeois Lambert.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher and will continue from 8:00 am until 10:30 am at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina with Fr. Vincent Dufresne. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher.