Harold Franklin Lambert Jr.'s Obituary
Harold Franklin Lambert Jr., 74, of Houston, died Wednesday, January 31st , 2024. He was born on March
15, 1949, in Houston TX, to Harold and Lois Lambert.
Hal was an honored graduate of Texas A&M, and during his time at College Station, was a member of
the Corps of Cadets, a tradition he continued as an infantry Officer in the Army and then in the Army
Reserves, retiring at the rank of Major. He spent many years working as an accountant during which he
formed many friendships, staying close with many of his fellow Aggies. He loved going to A&M games at
Kyle Field, cooking Blazing Tongue chili and mouthwatering brisket, both of which garnered him many
awards. He loved his family, and though he did not wear his emotions on his sleeve, those who knew
him best knew his heart.
Survivors include his loving wife, Norma Jean; daughters Jennifer Lambert and her spouse Cory Caston,
Shelley Waldroup, and her spouse Andy Veal; son Trey Lambert and his spouse Elizabeth Davila;
grandchildren Kent, Tristan, Madeline, Olivia, Tatum, Nicholas, Tyler, Sophia and Zev; his adored grand
dogs, Dixie, Reece and Max; brother Lane Lambert, sisters Luanne Lambert and her spouse Wendy
Hawkins, and Holly Legace and her spouse Marcus Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lois Lambert, his stepmother, Jean Lambert, and
sister-in-law Karen Thompson.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on February 8th at The First Baptist Church in Winnie, Tx.
Visitation with the family will begin at 5:00 pm and service will start 6:00 pm. The family is asking that
everyone please come in your favorite A&M game day attire or maroon in support of the love Hal had
for A&M.
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