Billy Wayne Lamb

October 19, 1955 ~ August 22, 2020

Mr. Billy Wayne Lamb, 64, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS in Oxford. The memorial service will be Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Rev. Don Gann and Rev. Jeff Holeman officiating. Visitation will be Monday, August 24, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. in West Hall at Waller Funeral Home and again prior to the service beginning at 10:00 A.M. A graveside service will follow in Oxford Memorial Cemetery.

Born in Oxford, MS, Billy was a longtime and active member of First Baptist Church where he served the youth group as the Minister of Food and assisted in the Wednesday night kitchen group.  In 2017, Billy retired as Director of Building and Grounds form the City of Oxford and served as a Lafayette County Supervisor from 2004-2008. He was a beloved and valued member of his community, a friend to all, a proud father and grandfather and a devoted husband. Above all, Billy loved his Lord and the family finds great joy knowing he was welcomed into his Heavenly home by his son, Jeremy Wayne Lamb. In addition to his son, he was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Leon and Eunice Miller Lamb and a brother, Herschel Leon Lamb.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Willard Lamb of Oxford, MS; two brothers, James Louie Lamb of Oxford, MS and Joseph Lynn Lamb of Senatobia, MS and his grandson, William Wayne Lamb of Mt. Juliet, TN.

Expressions of sympathy or memorial contributions in Billy’s memory may be made to First Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 800 Van Buren Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655.

*In accordance with guidelines issued by the State of Mississippi, social distancing guidelines will be followed and face coverings should be worn. If you or someone living with you is experiencing fever, cough or other symptoms related to COVID 19, have tested positive for COVID 19 or are awaiting test results for COVID 19, we kindly ask that you do not attend.*

For those unable to attend, a livestream of the funeral service will be available on the facebook page of Waller Funeral Home.

Visitation

Monday, August 24, 2020 4:00PM – 6:00PM

West Hall at Waller Funeral Home
419 Hwy 6 West
Oxford, MS 38655

Visitation

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:00AM – 12:00AM

West Hall at Waller Funeral Home
419 Hwy 6 West
Oxford, MS 38655

Service

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 11:00AM – 12:00AM

Waller Funeral Home & Cremation Services
419 Highway 6 West P.O. Box 1200
Oxford, MS 38655

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