Joshua Robert Lambert, 10, Springfield, was granted his angel wings with his father, John Lambert, brother Grayson Lambert, and sister McKinley Lambert. He passed into the arms of his loving grandmother “Nana” Debbie Chrisman and great-grandmother, Madelyn Davis on September 15, 2012 after a tragic plane crash.
Known affectionately as “Bigs” by his close family, Josh was a fifth grader at Sequiota Elementary and was a member of the Boy Scout, Den 1, Pack 197 there. Josh loved basketball, math/numbers, and anything computerized. He especially enjoyed singing and dancing. Josh always would bring a smile to your face with his smiling hello that lit up the room. His ability to make people laugh was such a gift. His loving nature touched everyone who knew him and he was always the gentleman who would be the first to give a handshake.
Joshua was born May 11, 2002 in Springfield, MO. He leaves behind his mother, Holly Gregory Lambert; his grandparents, “Gran” Patricia Lambert and “Papa” Mike Lambert, Springfield; uncle Courtney Lambert, Texas; uncle Bobby Chrisman, Purdy; uncle Charlie Chrisman and his wife Christy, Strafford; and grandfather Danny Chrisman, Strafford. He also leaves behind his many other great-grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family and all of his cherished friends.
Those left behind will sadly miss his sense of humor, his huge kind heart, his love of people, nurturing soul, and constant smile, but we will cherish the memories and are thankful for the time we had with him.
A memorial Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Second Baptist Church in Springfield, 3111 E. Battlefield Rd. Friends will have an opportunity to meet with the family and share their condolences immediately following the memorial. Arrangements are under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home East
Memorial gifts may be made to the Lambert Children Memorial Fund at Morgan Stanley-Smith Barney. Funds will be distributed among organizations throughout the community.