Ralph Edwin Lambert, 54, of Albemarle, NC, passed away, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the home of his mother. The family will receive friends at Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle on Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. At other times the family will meet at home of his mother, 506 Wesley Heights Drive, Albemarle. The funeral service will be in Hartsell Funeral Home’s Lefler Memorial Chapel, Albemarle on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Fred Carpenter and Rev. George Mullens will officiate and the burial will follow in Fairview Memorial Park. Masonic rites will be conducted. Born January 10, 1958 in Stanly County, NC, he was the son of the late Max Laverne Lambert and Barbara Ellen Smith Lambert who survives. In addition to his mother he is survived by his sister, Leigh Snuggs and husband, Eric of Norwood and nieces, Erica and Erin Snuggs. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty,February 20, 2012. He was a mechanic in small engine repair. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Lambert family.