Dwight Preston Lamb

Dwight Preston Lamb was born on September 30, 1945 to Harold Vesper Lamb and Alva Marie Lamb who preceded him in death. He attended Catholic School in Chicago, Illinois. While serving our country he completed his education receiving his High School GED and attended NCO Leadership School.

Dwight joined the United States Marine Corps February 10, 1964 and served two tours of active duty in Viet Nam before being honorably discharged August 1, 1967. He was awarded the following decorations Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Marksman Badge, Rifle.

Dwight moved from Chicago to Hernando Florida and was employed as an over the road truck driver for many years.

Dwight leaves to cherish in memories; 1 daughter, Alva Lamb, Inverness, FL,; 4 Sons, Frederick Lamb, Hampton, Virginia; Micah Lamb, Inverness, FL; Donnye Franklin, Inverness, FL; McKinley Franklin, Sr. (Holly), Beverly Hills, FL; 16 grandchildren, Alexandria Lamb, Maijah Franklin, Anaiiah Lamb, Allysandra Franklin, McKinley Franklin, Jr, JaidenSalena,Lillian Franklin, Cryston Lofton, Jaimzie Emberly, Tyrell Franklin, Bradley Franklin, Xzayveon Pierson, Lailynn Lamb, Josiah Brown, Raelynn Franklin, Salem Derouin; great grandson, Aiden Morgan; Aunt, Freddie Lee Simmons, God Daughters, Tracey & Toby Taylor, Chicago, Ill., host of cousins and other sorrowing friends.

Flowers- Flowers may be received at the JT Campbell funeral home on Friday August 26 from 9 AM to 3 PM.. 

Funeral Cortege-  The Funeral Cortege will form at the family home on Saturday August 27th at 2 PM.

Celebration of Life- The celebration of life will be held at the Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church  on Saturday August 27th at 3 PM

Final Resting place-  The final Interment will be held at Pine hill Cemetery following the celebration of life to include military honors.

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