Bobby W. Lamb

Bobby W. Lamb, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Oak Grove Healthcare in Rutherfordton.

Bobby was born on Monday, November 13, 1944 in Gaston County. He served honorably in the U.S Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a two-time Purple Heart recipient and also earned three Bronze stars during his military career. Bobby drove a truck most of his life and enjoyed fishing, woodworking and travelling.

He was preceded by his parents, Bob Lamb and Jessie Parker Hood; his stepfather, John Hood; siblings, Troy Hood, Vivian Lowrence, Ronald Hood, Mildred Burnette and Woody who was a very special friend and his “military brother.”

Those left to cherish his memory include daughters, Amy Torres Kimbrell (Jason) and Emily Bridges (Zane) all of Forest City; sisters, Evelyn Searcy of Mill Spring and brother, David Hood of Gastonia; grandchildren, Morgan Bridges, Tyler Bridges, Elizabeth Bridges, Gabriel Torres, Sarah Torres, Alex Kimbrell, Jackson Kimbrell, Grayson Kimbrell; nieces, Penny Lowrance and Chasity Hood and nephew, David Hood, Jr.

A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Monday, October 6th at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend George Dedmont officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.