Obituary of Thomas Leslie Lambert

Thomas “Tommy” Leslie Lambert, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 18, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. He is the son of the late Rev. Thomas Herman Lambert and Marilyn Goforth Lambert. He is survived by his children; Ahli-sha (Jake) Stevens, Justin Lambert (Emma), Kayleigh Lambert and Thomas Zachary Lambert. 9 Grandchildren; Brendan Lambert, Nellie Lambert, Ayanna Lambert, Ryan Lambert, Jacoby Lambert, Jaden Lambert, Lillian Bradley, Kaden Stevens and Carter Stevens. Brothers; Jim (Julie) Lambert and John Carson “Deb” Lambert. Sisters; Florence Bradley and Mia Faye Lambert. Tommy also leaves behind his best friend, Roxy, his pride and joy, who stayed by his side all the time. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded by his Brother; Mark Lambert and Sister; Nickole Bradley. Uncle; Ronald Lambert. And, Velma Faye Davis. After 20 years as a Firefighter for the Cherokee Indian Fire Department, Tommy retired. “Pops”, as he was also known as, to all the kids he would help and get back on their feet. He would never let anyone sleep on the street. The family will have a visitation on September 21, 2021 at Long House Funeral Home beginning at 2:00pm. At 3:00pm Tommy will be taken to his final resting place at Birdtown Cemetery, for a graveside service with Harley Maney and Scott Chekelelee officiating. Pallbearers will be among Family and Friends. Long House Funeral Home assisted the Family with final arrangements.