James “Jim” Coolidge Lambert

James “Jim” Coolidge Lambert, 70, of Blytheville, passed from this life on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Born to Henry and Clifford Lott Lambert in Plant City, Fla., he was of the Pentecostal faith. Jim was a retired sales specialist at Lowes in Tampa, Fla., and a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. Jim served his country with honor for over 18 years during the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War. Jim loved and was very skilled in martial arts, especially Aikido. The training Jim received in Aikido was very instrumental in teaching himself discipline and bringing harmony into his life. Jim was a very talented individual in many areas of his life. He grew up in Tampa, Fla., and learned about upholstery from his parents. They also served as guides for people through the swamps in their area. He had a special love for all types of fishing and also loved bowling. He was a dedicated family person who loved his family and the time he could be with them.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Jeannie Lambert.

Jim is survived by his wife, Melissa Johnson Lambert of the home; children, Mandy and Lesley Walker of Gosnell, Jesse and Ben Onnen of Armorel, James and Jessica Chandler of Gosnell, Lee and Tiffany Adkins of Bidwell, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and brother, Johnny and Annette Lambert of Clemmons, N.C.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 21, at 10:30 am in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Monday from 9:30 a.m. until service time also at Cobb Funeral Home. Full Military Honors will be presented and interment will take place at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.