James Thomas Lambert of Cornelius,NC passed away peacefully on June 11, 2013. Loving and adored husband of Carole Lambert; father of Lisa (John), Jimmy (Ava) and Chris (Suzanne); two sisters, one brother, four nieces and three nephews. He was highly respected and admired by his colleagues at Vermont American Corporation, where he retired after a 25-year successful career. He was giving, compassionate and always joyous, providing wit and humor both in his work and to his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 14 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, 16901 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC. After the service, friends are invited to celebrate Jim's life at North Harbor Club in Davidson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carolinas Medical Center Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, 1001 Blythe Boulevard, Ste. 300, Charlotte, NC 28203. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.