John E. Lambert, Sr. , 79, of Barnesville passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at Ohio Valley Medical Center.  He was born on September 16, 1934 in Belmont County to the late Dewey and Bernice (Fisher) Lambert.

John was a driver supervisor for Courier.  He was a member of VFW Post 2792, BPOE 1699 and American Legion 168 and an avid bowler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Ellen Lambert; grandson, Christopher Michelli; brother, Robert W. Lambert; and son-in-law, Dennis Christman.

He is survived by 2 sons: John (Sue) Lambert, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio and Shawn Lambert of Zanesville; 2 daughters: Denise Christman and Julie (Randy) Keiser both of Barnesville; sister, Doris (Bill) English of Marietta; special nephew, Robbie Lambert of Barnesville; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and companion, Doy Zellers of Barnesville.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 3pm until the time of service at 6pm at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St., Barnesville, Ohio.  VFW Belmont County Honor Guard will conduct military services at the funeral home at 5:45pm.