ARTHUR DAIL LAMB of Alexander, Arkansas was born in Allen, Oklahoma Sept. 14, 1925 to Jewel and Inez Lamb, the firstborn of 12 children. He went to be with Jesus on Oct. 5, 2012. He leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Geneva Faye James, two daughters and one son, as well as six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, several siblings and many nieces and nephews who cherish his memory.
Art proudly served in the Marine Corps during WWII with the 5th Marine Division, The Spearhead, at the invasion of Iwo Jima and was present during the capture of Mount Suribachi. His draft notice in 1943 was served at his parents' home in Hughes County, Oklahoma while Art was in the Northwestern States working as a logger. He had to quickly hitchhike back home to comply with the appearance date on the draft notice. After his discharge from the Marine Corps he served in the Arkansas and Missouri National Guards until 1953. He was an honorary member of that hard working, tougher than nails Greatest Generation. His story was recorded by the "In Their Own Words" project, and he was on an Honor Flight to Washington to view the War Memorials.
After his discharge from the Corps Art went back to school to learn business management which served him well in his personal life. He was employed in sales for a meat packer in Missouri and Illinois while his children were young, but that took him away from home too much for his liking. Art and Geneva settled in Arkansas where he took a position as butcher for a grocery store until his retirement.
Art was a "family man." His family was always his most important consideration. He and Geneva were best friends and had one of the most enduring and tender loves in history.
He was a good all around builder and built nearly all the houses he and Geneva lived in during their marriage.
Art enjoyed people. He liked to play guitar to entertain people and tell jokes and just sit around and talk, and was well liked by everyone. After his retirement he spent time with Geneva, worked his garden, tinkered on cars with his son and played golf every day. He will be missed by many.
Art donated his body to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His remains were interred in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Arkansas
A celebration of his life was held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 at City of Bryant Bishop Park, Bryant, Arkansas.
Bio contributed by Carolyn Lamb Hill, sister
Art proudly served in the Marine Corps during WWII with the 5th Marine Division, The Spearhead, at the invasion of Iwo Jima and was present during the capture of Mount Suribachi. His draft notice in 1943 was served at his parents' home in Hughes County, Oklahoma while Art was in the Northwestern States working as a logger. He had to quickly hitchhike back home to comply with the appearance date on the draft notice. After his discharge from the Marine Corps he served in the Arkansas and Missouri National Guards until 1953. He was an honorary member of that hard working, tougher than nails Greatest Generation. His story was recorded by the "In Their Own Words" project, and he was on an Honor Flight to Washington to view the War Memorials.
After his discharge from the Corps Art went back to school to learn business management which served him well in his personal life. He was employed in sales for a meat packer in Missouri and Illinois while his children were young, but that took him away from home too much for his liking. Art and Geneva settled in Arkansas where he took a position as butcher for a grocery store until his retirement.
Art was a "family man." His family was always his most important consideration. He and Geneva were best friends and had one of the most enduring and tender loves in history.
He was a good all around builder and built nearly all the houses he and Geneva lived in during their marriage.
Art enjoyed people. He liked to play guitar to entertain people and tell jokes and just sit around and talk, and was well liked by everyone. After his retirement he spent time with Geneva, worked his garden, tinkered on cars with his son and played golf every day. He will be missed by many.
Art donated his body to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His remains were interred in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Arkansas
A celebration of his life was held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 at City of Bryant Bishop Park, Bryant, Arkansas.
Bio contributed by Carolyn Lamb Hill, sister
ARTHUR DAIL LAMB of Alexander, Arkansas was born in Allen, Oklahoma Sept. 14, 1925 to Jewel and Inez Lamb, the firstborn of 12 children. He went to be with Jesus on Oct. 5, 2012. He leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Geneva Faye James, two daughters and one son, as well as six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, several siblings and many nieces and nephews who cherish his memory.
Art proudly served in the Marine Corps during WWII with the 5th Marine Division, The Spearhead, at the invasion of Iwo Jima and was present during the capture of Mount Suribachi. His draft notice in 1943 was served at his parents' home in Hughes County, Oklahoma while Art was in the Northwestern States working as a logger. He had to quickly hitchhike back home to comply with the appearance date on the draft notice. After his discharge from the Marine Corps he served in the Arkansas and Missouri National Guards until 1953. He was an honorary member of that hard working, tougher than nails Greatest Generation. His story was recorded by the "In Their Own Words" project, and he was on an Honor Flight to Washington to view the War Memorials.
After his discharge from the Corps Art went back to school to learn business management which served him well in his personal life. He was employed in sales for a meat packer in Missouri and Illinois while his children were young, but that took him away from home too much for his liking. Art and Geneva settled in Arkansas where he took a position as butcher for a grocery store until his retirement.
Art was a "family man." His family was always his most important consideration. He and Geneva were best friends and had one of the most enduring and tender loves in history.
He was a good all around builder and built nearly all the houses he and Geneva lived in during their marriage.
Art enjoyed people. He liked to play guitar to entertain people and tell jokes and just sit around and talk, and was well liked by everyone. After his retirement he spent time with Geneva, worked his garden, tinkered on cars with his son and played golf every day. He will be missed by many.
Art donated his body to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His remains were interred in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Arkansas
A celebration of his life was held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 at City of Bryant Bishop Park, Bryant, Arkansas.
Bio contributed by Carolyn Lamb Hill, sister
Art proudly served in the Marine Corps during WWII with the 5th Marine Division, The Spearhead, at the invasion of Iwo Jima and was present during the capture of Mount Suribachi. His draft notice in 1943 was served at his parents' home in Hughes County, Oklahoma while Art was in the Northwestern States working as a logger. He had to quickly hitchhike back home to comply with the appearance date on the draft notice. After his discharge from the Marine Corps he served in the Arkansas and Missouri National Guards until 1953. He was an honorary member of that hard working, tougher than nails Greatest Generation. His story was recorded by the "In Their Own Words" project, and he was on an Honor Flight to Washington to view the War Memorials.
After his discharge from the Corps Art went back to school to learn business management which served him well in his personal life. He was employed in sales for a meat packer in Missouri and Illinois while his children were young, but that took him away from home too much for his liking. Art and Geneva settled in Arkansas where he took a position as butcher for a grocery store until his retirement.
Art was a "family man." His family was always his most important consideration. He and Geneva were best friends and had one of the most enduring and tender loves in history.
He was a good all around builder and built nearly all the houses he and Geneva lived in during their marriage.
Art enjoyed people. He liked to play guitar to entertain people and tell jokes and just sit around and talk, and was well liked by everyone. After his retirement he spent time with Geneva, worked his garden, tinkered on cars with his son and played golf every day. He will be missed by many.
Art donated his body to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His remains were interred in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Arkansas
A celebration of his life was held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 at City of Bryant Bishop Park, Bryant, Arkansas.
Bio contributed by Carolyn Lamb Hill, sister
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