Belated news on passing of Brooks Lambert, Sr.

Adam Michna posted an obituary in July on the Monongah History Facebook page that I missed because the passing happened while I was having my annual summer visit in Michigan with my friend since first grade, Bob Kasper, Class of 1950, at his Grand Lake summer home.

I apologize for missing it and then not catching up with the news when I returned home. But I may not be the only former Lion to have not been aware of the sad news, so I’ll post this article even though it’s four months late for those who remember Monongah’s Brooks Lambert, Sr., who was only 51 years old.

Brooks’ sister is Peggy Sue Lambert Hollabaugh of Monongah.

Other Lamberts at Monongah High:

Norma Lambert Preston, Class of 1968.

Paul Lambert, Class of 1973.

Richard Lambert, Class of 1975.

Brooks’ obituary (again, sorry for being tardy on this one; I was out of state at the wrong time, I guess): 

Brooks A. Lambert Sr. (April 23, 1964 - July 26, 2015)   Brooks Allen Lambert, Sr., 51, of Monongah went to be with his lord and savior on Sunday July 26, 2015 following an unexpected illness.  Brooks was born April 23, 1964 to the late Samuel A. Lambert and Mary D. (Fortney) Lambert. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Pamela (Phillips) Lambert; three children, Brooks A. Lambert, Jr. of Morgantown, Timothy Lambert and wife Cassie of Bellview, and Brooklyn Sue Lambert and fiancé Trevor Zorko of Rachel; three grandchildren; one brother, Samuel Richard and wife Sue (Rutter) of Shinnston; four sisters, Peggy Sue Hollabaugh of Monongah, Patricia Anderson of Four states, Jean Anne DeBarr and husband Joey, and Joy Curtis and husband Jack of Four States;  a mother-in-law, Peggy A. Minear of Clarksburg; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Brooks was preceded in death by his son, Andrew Lambert; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Lambert; a brother-in-law, Larry Anderson; a granddaughter, Korin Lambert; and his wife, Tamara Mullinex Lambert. Brooks was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed extended trips with his wife, Pam, to their hunting camp in Wetzel County.  He was also a practical joker who lived life to the fullest. The family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home 414 Gaston Ave. Fairmont, Wednesday July, 29 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  The Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in the funeral Home with Pastor Bill Preston officiating.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com