Melvin “Buck” Lambert III, 58, of Maysville, W.Va., went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born May 16, 1966 in Maysville, he was a son of the late Melvin Junior Lambert and Nola (Wimer) Lambert. 

He is survived by his wife of 33 years Tonya (Moyers) Lambert; seven children, Nathan Lambert (Amber), Ross Lambert (Harlie), Douglas Lambert, Angela Moyers (Jeremy), Startisha Keplinger, Trinity Lambert and Kamden Lambert; 10 grandchildren, Nataleigh Lambert, Caden Lambert, Ryleigh Hall, Payten, JessiLynne, Skyla, Myla Lambert, Daemen Donaldson, James “Opie” Tawney and Stormy Tawney; one sister, Juanita “Slick” Haslacker of Maysville; one brother, Dave Lambert (Susie) of Burlington, W.Va.; two nieces, Zebulinne Haslacker and Sandy Rivera (Jose); two nephews, Rhett Haslacker (Robbi) and Chad Lambert (Bree); four great-nephews and one great-niece.    

Buck was a graduate of Petersburg High School. He was maintenance director for Potomac Highlands Guild for nearly 25 years and later was employed at Eastern Community Action until his illness. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. In fact, his last hunt was with two of his sons at Oak Creek Ranch in Bland, Missouri, when he killed his 186 2/8” whitetail. Buck enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and spending time attending the Antioch Church of God.

Buck’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 26, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, W.Va. 

A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Bishop Johnny Goldizen officiating. Interment will follow in Mt Hebron Cemetery, Maysville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for Trinity and Kamden Lambert, c/o Tonya A. Lambert, 1681 Eston Carr Road, Maysville, WV 26833.

Condolences to the family may be left at www.schaefferfuneralhome.com 

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