Jerry Wayne Lamb, 78, of Newport News, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at his home.
Jerry was born March 11, 1941, in Nebo, North Carolina, to the late Roy and Hazel Lamb. He was a graduate of Warwick High School, Class of 1959, and finished a four-year apprenticeship with the Newport News Shipyard.
He worked 10 years at Newport News Shipyard. In 1970, he started Walls Alive in Williamsburg with his wife, Faith; and in-laws, Douglas and Ruth McQuatters.
Jerry enjoyed going fishing with family and friends when he was not working. Many people know him as the “Fish Whisperer.” He also enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
Survivors include his wife, Faith McQuatters Lamb; three children, Nora Ann Bartlett (Ken), Jim Lamb (Susan) and Becky Ligon (Andy); brother and sister, Gene Lamb (Coleen) and Sara Meadows (Earl); sister-in-law, Hope Baker (Bill); two grandchildren, Oliver Lamb and Kaylee Ligon; and eight nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Bucktrout Funeral Home, Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Amyloidosis Foundation, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or your favorite charity.
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