Phillip Mabry Lambert, 78, of Winter Haven, FL passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Spring Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness.
Born August 1, 1948, to Corris and Vera Lambert (nee Hillard) he was a resident of Winter Haven for most all of his life. He was retired from Mosaic where he worked as a maintenance mechanic and was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Winter Haven where he spent a lot off time volunteering. In his spare time, he loved to camp, hunt and fish and served as an assistant Boy Scout Leader when his son Keith was in the Boy Scouts. He also volunteered JROTC with his son Lee at Lake Region High School
Phillip was a veteran of the Vietnam War in the United States Army and went on later to serve in the United States Navy both of which he served his nation proudly.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Tammy; two sons, Lee Lambert of Alabama and Keith Lambert of Winter Haven; two sisters, Lavon (Joe) Baldwin of Macon, GA and Bernice Daniels of Sun City Center, FL; three sisters-in-law, Shuby Peebles, Mary (Bob) Jones and Joyce Royce; four grandchildren, Savanna, Gabby, Addy, and Willow; and many nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 10:00am until 11:00am, Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Winter Haven. Funeral Services followed immediately at 11:00am in the Funeral Home Chapel followed by interment at Lakeside Memorial Park in Winter Haven.
