IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Elvis Wilson

Elvis Wilson (E.W.) Lambert Profile Photo

(E.W.) Lambert

December 4, 1937 – April 6, 2026

Obituary

Elvis Wilson (E.W.) Lambert, 88, of Sontag, Mississippi passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, April 6, 2026. Elvis was born on December 4, 1937, to Ellis Watson Lambert and Rosalie Boyte Lacrosse.

A time of visitation will be held at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday night, April 7th, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM.

Funeral services will be conducted at Monticello Methodist Protestant church in Monticello, Mississippi on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Bethshan Cemetery. Officiating ministers are Bro. Bobby Dawson, Bro. Roger Smith, and Bro. Tom Belcher. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

E.W. was faithful to his Lord and Savior and very active in the ministry of the Monticello Methodist Protestant church. He served in many capacities during his lifetime. He also worked for over 30 years at Kellwood Manufacturing in Monticello. He also was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1956-1960 where he served as a photographer.

E.W. was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50 years, Charlene Reynolds Lambert; brothers, Jesse Paton Lambert, Gerald Lambert, and Paul Lambert.

E.W. is survived by his son, Tony Lambert; his daughter, Tina Southerland (Kenny); brother, Jimmy Lambert; his sister, Rose Templet; grandsons, Charles Clayton Lambert, Anthony Andrew Lambert, and Kristopher Ryan Lambert; one granddaughter, Hannah Southerland; and three great grandchildren.

The family would like to give a huge thanks to Becky Smith. She helped care for him for over 3 years during his sickness.

The family would also like to thank Arden Hospice for the love shown to their father.

In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation one of the following:

Methodist Children's Home of Mississippi

805 North Flag Chapel Rd

Jackson, MS 39209

Eyes Wide Open Ministries

(Guatemala)

PO BOX 245

Florence, AL 35631

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Funeral Services

Visitation

April
7

5:30 - 8:00 pm

Funeral Service

April
8

Monticello Methodist Protestant Church

937 F E Sellers Highway, Monticello, MS 39654

Starts at 11:00 am

Graveside Service

April
8

Bethshan Cemetery

, Monticello, MS

Starts at 12:00 pm

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