Perry Leonard Lambert

CHERRY VALLEY – Perry Leonard Lambert, age 70, of Cherry Valley passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday November 19, 2019. Born in Christiansburg, VA on July 9, 1949 to Paul & Verda Lambert (Woolwine). A hard worker dedicated to his job, Perry worked as Supervisor for Ello Furniture for 38 years. The last 7 years he was employed as a driver for Sunrise Southwest LLC, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. He loved playing special music for the students and the students loved his company. Perry was selfless, kind and always willing to lend a hand. In his spare time, he loved to repair anything broken, classic movies and was a collector of all things. Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and dear friend; forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Dolores Lambert (Trejo); children, Kristina and Todd Lambert; mother, Verda Petrie; siblings, Lynn (Jim) Butler, Elizabeth (Ted) Edlich and Robert (Laura) Petrie; special niece, Karina Carreno; numerous nieces & nephews; and loving dog, Princess. He is predeceased by his father, Paul Lambert; siblings, Debbie Johnson, Norman & Roger Petrie and Susan Stump; and nephew, Travis Johnson.

Funeral Services held Monday November 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Kishwaukee Baptist Church, 2742 9 ^th Street, Rockford, with visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday November 24, 2019 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3 ^rd Avenue, Rockford. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park. Memorials to the family.

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