Donnie Gene Lambert

Donnie Gene Lambert age 71 of Noble, formerly of Purcell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Norman Regional Hospital. Donnie was born June 18, 1948 in Purcell, Oklahoma. He was the older of seven children. His parents were Wesley Dewitt Lambert and Verta Nadine (Mayo) Lambert. Donnie grew up in the Purcell area and graduated from Purcell High School with the class of 1967. After high school he joined the U. S. Army and proudly served two tours of duty, one in Vietnam and another he was stationed in Germany. While in the service Donnie married Diana Kay Burgett and together they had three children, Diana, Tony and Denise. Years later he married again, marring Sallie Marie Ragsdell and together they raised two children, Donnie and Jimmy. After 6 ½ years in the Army, Donnie was honorably discharged he returned home to Oklahoma and began a lifelong career working for the railroad. He first started out with the Santa Fe Railroad who later became the (BNSF) Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. While working for the railroad he lived in Purcell, Lexington, Lawton, San Angelo, Texas and lastly living in Wisconsin, where he retired. Nearly 10 years ago Donnie moved back to Noble, Oklahoma to be close to his children and grandchildren. Oklahoma was the place he called home. Throughout his life, Donnie enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He also enjoyed fishing, shooting sports and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by: Parents, De and Verta Lambert. Daughter, Diana Bennett. Brother, Timmy Williams. He is survived by: Four children, Tony Bennett and wife Christie of Norman, Donnie Williams and wife Angela of Newcastle, Jimmy Williams of Topeka, Kansas, Denise Shahan and husband Daniel of Norman. Five siblings, Arlen Williams and wife Marsha of Paoli, Mike Williams and wife Ann of Purcell, Wesley Lambert of Purcell, Judy Green and husband Vance of Purcell, Dana Courtney and husband David of Paoli. 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Many nieces, nephews and cousins, also several aunts, uncles and a host of friends.

Donnie Gene Lambert

June 18, 1948 - October 30, 2019