Raymond E. Lamb, age 71, of Michigantown, passed peacefully at home on August 24, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 8, 1949 to Delbert & Mabel Lamb in Sumner Co., Gallatin, TN and moved to Clinton Co. at the age of 16. He married Jane A. Lamb on June 8, 1970, and she survives.
Raymond completed his GED when getting to Indiana at age 16. A lifelong resident of Michigantown, Raymond spent 51 years driving a semi. Most recently, he drove for Bailey Trucking in Frankfort for 12 years until Nov. 2020 when he became ill. Raymond was passionate about all forms of racing, frequenting tracks and races all over the Midwest & South. When not working or with family, Raymond could be found riding his Harley Davidson or golf cart around town visiting with his neighbors. Raymond was a firm believer in Christ and well versed with his Bible.
He is survived by his wife Jane of 51 years, of Michigantown. Also surviving are his 3 daughters, Eugenia (Roger Taylor) Lamb, Boyleston; Kimberly (Grant) Gangwer, Frankfort; Tracy (Brett) Mann, Michigantown. Surviving grandchildren are Cory (Lauren) Lamb, Christopher (Chey) Taylor, Cody Mann, Drew (Anya) Ross, Mitchell Ross, Cayden Ross, Hayden (Tori) Ross and honorary grandson Simon Taylor. Five great-grandchildren, Harper Ann Lamb, Declan Jay Lamb, Gibson Martin Lamb, Jace Calvert, Evelyn Grace Ross and another great-grandchild on the way. Surviving at home, niece Tiffany Singleton, Michigantown. Surviving siblings include Brenda Heady, Waterloo, TN; Roy Lamb, OH; Angela Irwin, Rochester, IN; Chris Lamb, Portland, TN; Sandra Crider, Fulton, MO; Tommy Lamb, Frankfort, IN, as well several nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services:
Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 30th at the funeral home with Jim Kyle officiating. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Raymond’s honor to the American Cancer Society with envelopes available at the service. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you can share a message with the family.