William David “Dave” Lambrose, Sr. of Seaford passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, surrounded by his loving family.
Dave was born on June 29, 1947, in Fredericksburg, Va. to his parents, Thomas and Martha (Eddins) Lambrose.
He was a long-time resident of Sussex County, from the age of 16. Dave served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legion Post #19, Laurel. He was the owner of Dave Lambrose and Son, Inc. for over 40 years. Dave was an avid sports fan (professional and collegiate) and some of his favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees and the Georgia Bulldogs. He liked water skiing, fast cars, country music, dancing and was an avid poker player.
In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Smith and his father-in-law, Richard Bailey.
Dave survived by his wife, Janice (Dutton) Lambrose; son, William David Lambrose, Jr. (Kateri); daughter, Deena Lambrose; step-daughters, Laurie (Moore) Trice (Keith); Elizabeth (Moore) Helm (Keith); brother, Thomas “Tucker” Lambrose (Linda); sister, Carol Hitchens; mother-in-law, Marlene Bailey; brother-in-law, Donnie Dutton (Vicki); sisters-in-law, Cindy Bunting (Mike), Wanda Smith (Dennis), Debbie Sharp (Henry), Lori Bailey (Lisa); grandchildren, Troy Lambrose (CarolAnne), Kyrsten Lambrose, Alayna Lambrose; step grandchildren, Kelli Trice, Kyle Trice (Taylor); great grandson, Easton David Lambrose; great step-grandchildren, Aubrey Jones, Piper Vannicola, Ava and Hunter Trice; bonus grandson, Phillip Vannicola and many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 28 in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.
Flowers were accepted and contributions in Dave’s memory may be forwarded to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or American Legion, Post 19, 12168 Laurel Road, Laurel, DE 19956.
Online condolences and memories may be shared to the family via www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.