S. Mervin Lambert, 89, of Harrisonburg, died Friday, May 23, 2008, at Avante Nursing Center.

Mr. Lambert was born June 23, 1918, in Arbovale, W.Va., and was the son of the late Samuel and Vivian Lambert. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Gary Ritchie Lambert, in September of 1950.

He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Philippines. Until his retirement in 1975, he spent most of his life working in the poultry business but after retirement; he purchased L&S Diner, which was his family business until 2006. He was a member of Sunrise Church of the Brethren and a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge.

On April 20, 1940, he married Janet Ritchie Lambert, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Samuel M. Lambert Jr. and wife, Lynn, of Harrisonburg and Jeff M. Lambert and wife, Bonnie, of Freeland, Md.; a daughter, Joyce L. Graves of Harrisonburg; two brothers, Robert Lambert of Charlottesville and Richard Lambert of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Juanita Simmons of Harrisonburg and Kay Simmons of Mount Airy, N.C.; six grandchildren, Sam Lambert III, Samantha Garguilo, Elizabeth Gillenwater, Porter Graves III, Matthew Graves, and Andrew Graves; and 13 great- grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Woodbine Cemetery followed by a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. at Sunrise Church of the Brethren at 1496 S. Main St. in Harrisonburg with the Rev. Dr. J.D. Glick and Pastor Porter Graves III and the Rev. Don Fogelsanger officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sunrise Church of the Brethren, 1496 South Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.

	1. 24-05-2008 17:15
	To Janet, Jeff, Joyce, Sam and all the family:    Linda & I are both deeply saddened by the passing of your husband and father. We are so sorry to be out of town at this time, but please be assured that we have all of you and your families in our thoughts and prayers.    Chip, Linda, Carter, & Jay McIntyre

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	2. 25-05-2008 11:02
	Dear Lambert family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your loved one. Juanita is in our Gladys Ward Circle at Otterbein UMC. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.    John and Ila Kimata

The Lambert Family

	3. 03-06-2008 23:32
	Dear Lambert Family, my sympathy is with you in the loss of Merv. But, I also want to celebrate and commend him for making the L & S Diner such a crossroads and center of good food and community for Harrisonburg. I believe the German people call it 'Stammtisch' where people just talk with each other, no matter who is next to you on the next stool.    As a young boy, I remember Merv (Mr. Lambert) always had a smile and attention to service and quality... and he let me have the little-boy thrill of refilling my water glass out of the dispenser on the counter.    My best wishes to you all to work through all of the pleasant memories in your mourning. God Bless.

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