Gary Thomas Lamb

by Lynn McMillen
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Gary Thomas Lamb Gary Thomas Lamb, a computer engineer and longtime resident of Decherd, TN died tragically July 4, 2020, at the age of 60.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Funkhouser Lamb; daughter, Kristen Crist (Alan) of Nashville TN; son, Andrew Lamb of Decherd TN; stepsons, Gavin and Garrett Gilliam of Decherd TN;
Stepmom, Joyce Lamb of Murfreesboro TN; Sister, Diana Lamb of Winchester TN; stepbrother, Shane Fletcher (Ashley) of Vicenza, Italy; stepbrother, Micheal Fletcher of Murfreesboro TN; two grandchildren, Magnolia and Edwin Crist of Nashville TN.

Gary was a-one-of-a kind human. He had a quality that allowed him to involve himself in the inner workings of the lives he touched. Through his 20-year journey with Red Hat, he made a global impact as coach, mentor, friend, and ally.

He married the love of his life in December of 2019 and had many plans for their future. He was a proud father of a daughter and son, and fortunate enough to have two step-sons he loved dearly. Gary’s kindness and compassion knew no bounds. He was always willing to help and would go out of his way to change someone’s day with a small act of kindness.

Gary was a small-town man and avid DIY handyman and tinkerer as evidenced by the office/garage in downtown Decherd, TN. This was not only his work office but a haven to work on everything from jukeboxes, pinball machines, lawnmowers, tractors, an antique fire truck, and restoring a Gumbotron (dispensing golfball-sized gumballs).

“My father had a passion for people and hard work. He set my moral compass at an early age and showed us all how a small act of kindness can go a long way. This world will be a little dimmer without his shine, but I’m sure his light has passed on to anyone who knew him.” K.Crist

Private family services are planned. After the service is held, it will be available for viewing on the Moore-Cortner Facebook page.

Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222

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