of Little Rock, AR
September 9, 1941 - December 16, 2019
Jerry Don Lamb, 78, of Little Rock died on December 16, 2019. He was born in Levelland, TX on September 9, 1941 to the late Billy and Louise Lamb.
Jerry graduated from the University of Arkansas where he was one of the first players from Texas to be recruited to play football for the late Coach Frank Broyles. He was a co-captain of the 1964 National Championship football team. This was also where he met and married his wife of 56 years, Susan Smith Lamb. He was later inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, The University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor, and is a member of the 1960 All-Decade Team. In 2014, he was also inducted into the SEC Football Legends class.
Jerry founded Lamb & Associates Packaging in 1981. Over the years, he grew the company to become the largest, independently owned, corrugated box plant in the state. Until his death, Jerry continued to work alongside his children, Laurie and Kyle, and grandson, Garrett.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; his children, Laurie Whitfield (Bobby) and Kyle Lamb (Carla); grandchildren, Courtney Decker (Chris), Cody Adcock, Garrett Lamb, and Justin Lamb; sisters, Frances Hamby and Deborah Schmaltz (Kurt); sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Donna and Richard Shaw; along with several nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank Dr. James Suen and his staff at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute for their exceptional and loving care of Jerry over the past two years.
Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., on Friday, December 20, 2019 at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212, reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 4301 W. Markham Street #716, Little Rock, AR 72205, or The 20th Century Club's Lodge, 4011 Maryland Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204.
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30 Condolence(s)
Kim Robertson Smith
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Lamb family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I can remember how excited my parents were when ya'll moved in next door on Kingwood. Sweet, sweet family.
Many prayers...
Mickey Cain
Friday, December 20, 2019
Susan, I amso sorry to hear about Jerry. He was one of the nicest people I knew in college. He will be missed
Norman Crook
Friday, December 20, 2019
So sorry to hear the news that my friend Jerry has passed. I hope that everyone remembers him the way that I do.......
Stevie Junior
Friday, December 20, 2019
Thoughts and Prayers to the Lamb Family
Mike Tedford
Friday, December 20, 2019
I send my sympathies to the entire Lamb family. The thing I will always remember most about Jerry is that he always appeared bigger than life to me. He conducted his business life with the high expectations one would expect to come from the Champion he was . He will be missed.
Donna Ellis
Friday, December 20, 2019
It was my honor to have known Mr Lamb through working with him at Riceland Foods... He was very dear to me and I am heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.
David Hargis
Thursday, December 19, 2019
I met Jerry Lamb around 1966 or '67 when he came back to Fayetteville during the off-season in football to workout with the Arkansas Razorback football team. I just admired him from a distance, as he had been my hero when I was in high school. Then I had the privilege of getting to know him well in Little Rock over the past, say, forty years. All of us who knew him recognized he was an exceptional man. He played larger than life on a football field, running his business, raising his family �" and just knowing him was our honor.
Chris and Tracy Peterson
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time.
James and Dianna Shibest
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Love and prayers from the Shibest Family
Donald and Betty Lester
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of sorrow.
David Holloway
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Evan Loop
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
I am so saddened by the news of losing Jerry. I have so many fond memories of Jerry in the way he and his team treated me as a business partner and most importantly, how he treated me as a friend. I always remember and enjoyed those times. Truly one of a kind! My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Lamb family.
chris and amy duch
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Dear Kyle,
Chris and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Chris held him in such high regard and thought the world of him. We will be praying for you and your family. I know he will be greatly missed.
Amy and Chris Duch
Tom Reed
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Larry and Vicky Fowler
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers for Susan,Kyle,Laurie and grandchildren.
Steve Hockersmith
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Susan, Kyle, Laurie and extended family. I am so sad to hear we lost a great guy and one of the great ambassadors of the Razorbacks. My prayers are with you. It was always easy to look up to Jerry. He was humble and kind and I will miss him
Dan and Patsy Crossett
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Susan, we are so sorry to hear about Jerry. We are praying for you and your family.
Jerry Moore
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss Susan, Kyle, Laurie, grandchildren and extended family. Jerry was one of our Razorback greats but I was always most impressed by his humility. He was always so kind and friendly to me whenever we crossed paths. Just a great guy who will be missed by family and many friends. Peace and Love, Jerry Moore
MARK MITCHELL
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
I worked for Jerry for around 3 years at Lamb . Thoughts and prayers to the Lamb Family . May Jerry Rest in Peace ..
Juanita Reyna
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Jerry was a very wonderful kind man to our entire family and we appreciated him for his kindness to all of us. Our condolences to the entire Lamb Family. Our thots and prayers to you all and just know Heaven is a happier place with Mr. Lamb there. He will truly be missed by all RIP Sir. From all of us Reyna's, Terry, Juanita, Chris, Tina, Zac, Portia and Nena.
Judy Drewry
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
i have so much respect for Jerry. He and Susan have always been so kind and welcoming to me. With all his wonderful accomplishments and success, his sincere warmheartedness and friendliness to everyone is what I will always remember him for. My prayers to Susan, Laurie, Kyle, Courtney and Cody, Garrett and Justin.
Pat Jones
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
We just lost a very good man !! R.I.P. Jerry !!
Chuck Dicus
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
My condolences to the family. Jerry was part of our Razorback Family and he will be remembered and missed. I've always had great respect for those that paved the way before us. Our paths didn't cross much but when they did he was always friendly. I will forever remember him that way. Rest in peace, Jerry.
Carolyn Manning
Monday, December 16, 2019
Dear Susan, Laurie, Kyle and Family,
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend, Jerry. He was a good man and will be missed by many. We will always cherish the wonderful memories and the fun times we had with him and you, Susan. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With love,
Carolyn and Tracy
Jane Whelpley
Monday, December 16, 2019
Sending prayers to your entire family! Jerry was an amazing man and had such an impact on so many! Thinking of you all during this time.
Carla Moore Gottlieb
Monday, December 16, 2019
My heart aches for all the family and friends who love Mr Lamb. I am sending lots of love and lifting you all up in prayers.
Jamie
Monday, December 16, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers to Kyle and the rest of the family. Jerry was a great man!!
Mark Meadors
Monday, December 16, 2019
I was deeply saddened to hear about Jerry. He was a true friend, a ''mans man'' and I will miss him.
rick anderson
Monday, December 16, 2019
Jerry was a Great Guy to many many people including me, I will forever miss him.
Buddy Vogler
Monday, December 16, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss, Jerry was a wonderful man and friend to me. His smile and welcoming demeanor were always appreciated.