Harry Lee Lamb, Sr.

Obituary For Harry Lee Lamb, Sr.

He was born to John Paul Lamb and Lucy Caldwell Lamb in St. Lucie County (Indrio). He was one of 11 siblings - all have preceded him in death. Harry shared a twin brother, Henry Lee.

Harry accepted the Lord and at an early age and would later join the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Ft. Pierce, where he served diligently in song and service. After moving to Vero, his service at The House of a God and the Pillar and Ground of True Holiness led him to earn the title on Deacon Lamb. He attended Lincoln Park Academy and was accepted to enroll at Morehouse College after high school graduation. However, the U.S. Armed Forces had other plans for him. He was drafted into the US Army in September of 1943 during World War II. He attended basic training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona and was soon shipped off with other young soldiers to serve in Europe, Italy, France and Spain.

During his service to our country, he served in a Field Artillery Unit and was a member of the proud, few, brave and well-respected Buffalo Soldiers. He earned the following medals/commendations: American Theatre Services Medal, EANE Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars (European African Middle Eastern Campaign), Good Conduct Medals and the World War II Victory Medal.

He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1946 at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Harry returned home to Ft. Pierce, where he began to work at the Ft. Pierce News Tribune as a pressman. He would later work in Key West, Hollywood and Vero Beach as the head pressman for these newspaper companies. In 1947, he and Elizabeth Bacon married and to this union they had five children…3 sons; Harry Lee, Charles Allen and John Melvin, all who preceded him in death, along with their mother, Elizabeth. 2 daughters, Sandra Laverne (TX) and Connie Deloris (Orlando) as well as numerous grandchildren (Jesse, Mark, Jaja, Ronald, Daphne, Dwayne, Marlon, Tamela, and Byron) are continuing to carry on the legacy of love, faith, commitment and hard work that was instilled in them at a very early age.

Harry later married Gladys Bryant of Vero Beach and joined that family of 4 children, to include Gregory Wesley (Sallie) of Vero Beach, Chiquita Bryant and 2 other siblings that are deceased.

If you knew Harry for just a little while, you probably know that he would sing his way into your heart, as he truly loved to sing and serenade with song.

For nearly 97 years, this gentle giant contributed greatly to the communities of Fort Pierce and Vero Beach. He along with his sweet spirit will be dearly missed.

Harry Lee Lamb, Sr.’s precious memories will not only be cherished and held dear by his daughters and grandchildren…he also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to share these memories, as well. Listen carefully and you may hear him singing “May the work I’ve done, speak for me” or “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” or It Is Well with My Soul” …indeed, it is well.

Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Harry Lee Lamb, Sr.

(on August 23, 2021, the National Library of Congress interviewed Harry L Lamb about his time in service and his experiences as a Buffalo Soldier. You can find this interview at https://youtu.be/MfeZEtf0851)

Public visitation for Harry Lee Lamb, Sr. will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2022 from 9:30am-10:00am at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL which will be followed by his funeral service which will begin promptly at 10:00am. Burial will immediately follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

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