Troy Neal Lambert

Troy Neal Lambert passed peacefully on November 29, 2017. He was 91 years old, the son of the late Lillian Rawlison Phifer of Amory, MS and Neal Troy Lambert of Ecru, MS.He is predeceased by his son, Sid Lambert and survived by his daughters, Sandi McCraine and G. Scott Crossland; his four grandchildren, Claire Minnie, Seth McCraine, Casey McCraine and Jared Crossland; 10 great-grandchildren and many treasured friends.A native of Mississippi and proud of it, he was born in Ecru in 1926. He served our Nation’s military in the Navy during World War II and as an Army Captain/Pilot in the Korean War.A proud graduate and alumni of The University of Mississippi, he earned his Bachelors of Business Administration Degree and would say his success in his work and business career began there. He truly loved that school and was, we believe, the biggest Ole Miss fan ever.He was an active member of his hometown community, Batesville, Mississippi, serving well politically, civically and in business. He loved living in Batesville, Mississippi.We love him so much and will always remember him as our Good Daddy, a special and unforgettable Good Man.Visitation for family and friends will be 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville, Mississippi. Graveside services will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, Mississippi. Arrangements are by Wells Funeral Home, Batesville, Mississippi.