Charles D. Lamb
1946-2018
Charles Lamb was born into eternity on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the age of 72. Born in Perry, Oklahoma to Virginia Lamb (Malzahn) and Clyde Lamb, he moved to Edmond in 1958. Charles graduated from Edmond High School in 1965, Wentworth Military Academy in 1967 and later that year, joined the Oklahoma National Guard. He married the love of his life, Cheri, in 1973. During their 45-year love story, they watched their children, Kelley and Erik, grow and raise families of their own. Nothing made him more proud than to be a husband, father and Papa.
Charles spent his life in service of others, helping the community be the best it could be. With over 40 years of public service, he spent the last 18 years serving on the Edmond City Council as the Ward 3 Councilman, and then as the Mayor of Edmond for the last 6 years. Charles’ legacy is being carried on by his wife Cheri, his daughter Kelley and her husband Robert Austin, his son Erik and his wife Candi as well as his five grandchildren; Taylor and Alexandra Austin and Ava, Reese and Grayson Lamb.
There was no heart bigger, no light brighter than Charles. He will be remembered by everyone for whom he made this world a better place.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2018 at the New Covenant United Methodist Church in Edmond, OK. If you are considering sending flowers, the family requests that you do not send lilies.
Cheri and family
So much love and then more love for you. What an exceptional man. My heart is sad along with yours.
Mitzi Hancuff. ❤️
I’m sorry for the lost he was a great man and a great mayor to the City of Edmond and he will be greatly missed but I know he will be looking down on the city from heaven and Sherry I will be there on Monday and my mom two
True servant and one of the most genuinely solid men I have ever met. I admired Charles greatly. I will miss him.
Rock solid..praise God for his leadership — local and statewide.
— Carol Hartzog
Our Prayers are with you Cheri and the whole family. We truly loved Charles and he was a wonderful man, friend and champion for our city. We are here for you anytime you need us.
Love Always,
Stephanie, Diana, Sondra
Silver Leaf Gems
Charles was a wonderful man and true leader. I greatly enjoyed serving with him on OMPA
Edmond has lost a dedicated and true servant leader. He will be greatly missed. God’s blessings and peace to all his family and friends.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Life is a journey. Death is the continuation of the journey. Heaven is a temporary rest. For the commencement and fulfillment of a new life, a new hope and a new promise.My prayers are with you Cheri and family.
Such a great man and n inspiration to all that knew him. I send my sympathy and love to his family.
No matter our crossings in Edmond, the committees we served together, meeting we shared, Charles always had a warm smile & totally involved. He has helped make our city a better place to live. Our hearts are saddened. Vickie & Pat Nichols
We are very sorry to know of the loss of Charles Lamb. Cheri and the family have our sincere sympathy.
Byron and Colleen Walker
Cheri, so stunned and saddened to hear of Charles’ untimely passing. He was always a role model, partner and friend through thick and thin. You, Eric and Kelley are in our prayers.
So very sorry to hear the sad news that Charles had passed. Many prayers for the entire family.
I loved being involved in projects with Charles, and just chatting over a cup of coffee from time to time. He was an inspiration and a model for all of us in serving community.
To Cheri and Family
Charles was a true Servant Leader and a beautiful example to all who knew him. Edmond was his passion and he made such a positive difference for the community. It was such a pleasure to work with him through the Edmond Chamber in the late 80’s and 90’s and to continue with his friendship all the years after that.
A most gracious and wonderful man. He cared so much about the Edmond community. He is the reason I got involved in serving the City of Edmond through membership on various City Committees. RIP Charles!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Cheri and your entire family. May God’s love surround and give you peace. Blessings, Kim and Jann Osborn
Cheri and family,
So sorry to hear that Charles passed. You and family will be in my prayers.
Your childhood friend
From Sheridan Ave Methodist
Kay Koeller Reid
Cheri and family,
So saddened to hear of your husbands passing. Praying God’s comfort and peace for you and your family during this difficult time.
Cheri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I was inducted into Oklahoma Municipal Employee Hall of Fame the same night as Charles.
Charles was a dedicated servant to Municipal Government and done so much for the City of Edmond as well as the State of Oklahoma. His sudden passing leaves a huge void.
My sincere condolences,
Glendene Goucher
Retired City Clerk of Clinton, OK
Cheri & Family –
Charles was the model for what we want and need in every elected official. He focused on what was best for our community (Edmond) and all the communities he served through OMPA (42). It was never about him. His understated actions as he listened thoughtfully, spoke sparingly and worked to gain consensus are the hallmarks of a great leader.
All who knew him will miss him. He was a friend, a mentor and a committed voice for Oklahoma’s public power communities. His lasting legacy is one of challenging others to aspire to his level of leadership and community commitment.
Each of you is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheri, Kelley, & Erick,
The world is a lesser place with the passing of my friend Charles. My life is more fulfilled because we crossed paths on our life journeys. Edmond is by far a better city and role model for other cities because of Charles’ unselfish gift of his time, energy, and wisdom to move it from a sleepy suburban community to the bright star of Oklahoma that it has become.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time in your lives. Thank you for sharing Charles with the world.
He seemed like a great man from what my friend, Ava Lamb, told me. He is now watching over his lovely family and the place he worked his hardest to keep safe. I believe that if we try hard enough we can be good people like he was, starting with being kind. I am truly sorry for your loss, even if I never met him personally.
thanks emma
as his granddaughter i still cant get over the fact he is gone today is the 1 year anniversary of his death 12/11/19 and i can’t handle the sadness but I know he is currently watching down on me from heaven telling me im gonna do great thing just as he did. I love you papa and i miss you very much. 🙂