James Albert Lambert, affectionately known as "Boone" departed this life on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his home in Coatesville, PA. He was 74 years old.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Francis and Lena Wilkerson Lambert.

He was educated in the Coatesville School District. He was a 1969 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School. During his time there, he ran track and field and participated in the Penn Relays annually.

James was previously employed at Embreeville State Hospital and Lukens Steel Company. He also mowed lawns.

James was kindhearted and well-known around the neighborhood for helping his neighbors any way that he could. He enjoyed family gatherings and barbecues, playing horseshoes, and had a passion for classic cars.

James touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. He leaves to cherish his memory, three sisters, Mary Jane Poe of Newark, DE, Evelyn Louise Lambert of Coatesville, Dr. Deborah Ann Johnson and her husband Isiah (Ike) of Willingboro, NJ; brother, Chester Lambert and his wife Doris of Toughkenamon; sister-in-law, Deborah "Debbie" Lambert, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Eleanor Lambert, Francis "Tom" Lambert, Lena "Cissie" Allen, and Eugene Lambert.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, 725 Merchant Street, Coatesville, PA.

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Interment will be held privately.

Condolences to be read should be faxed to 610-383-7523 or emailed to wrightfuneralsvs@aol.com by Friday, 3:00 pm.

Condolences may be shared through the guestbook link on this memorial page. All are welcome to light a candle in his memory.