Charles S. Lambdin

Charles S. Lambdin, M.D. of the 5300 block of Peake Lane passed away June 4, 2005 at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Portsmouth. He was born July 29, 1930 in Burton, Ohio. He leaves his beloved wife, Betty, to whom he was married for 52 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Debbi Barley, of Stanford, CA; and his sons, Jef, of Lumberton, NC, and Bob of Lexington, SC. Also surviving him are his two wonderful grandsons, Will and JB, as well as his two precious granddaughters, Elizabeth Ann and Mary Nell. Also, his two sisters, Mary Lou of Fort Collins, CO, and Betty from West Farmington, OH. Charles graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Ohio University and received his Doctor of Medicine from Northwestern University. After a year internship in Cleveland, OH, he had a distinguished career in the United States Navy Medical Corp, where he twice received the Legion of Merit, a Navy Unit Commendation, and a Navy Commendation Medal. He served his orthopedic residency in the Navy at Camp Lejeune, NC; Chelsea, MA; and Indianapolis, IN. During his tenure in the Navy, he became Chief of Orthopedics at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in 1967. In 1975 he became Deputy Commanding Officer and Director of Clinical Services of the National Naval Medical Center, in Bethesda, MD. He then became the Commanding Officer of the Naval Regional Medical Center in Okinawa, Japan, where he converted the hospital from an Army to a Navy facility, serving from 1976-1979. After a tenure as the Commanding officer of the Naval Regional Medical Center at Camp Pendleton, CA, Charles retired from the Navy in 1980 with 27 years of active duty. Charles then worked as the Chief of Orthopedics at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Hampton, VA from 1980-1995. Upon retirement, he served as the Acting Chairman and Program Director, Orthopedic Surgery, at the Eastern Virginia Medical School. Charles? interests spanned many activities including one of his most cherished, volunteering as a tutor for the Jeremiah Project, which gives academic assistance to underprivileged children. Charles was a devoted member of St. Christopher?s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. He served on the Vestry and as a Lay Reader; also he sang in the choir and played hand bells. St. Christopher?s awarded him the Golden Christopher for his services. Among his passions was studying the Bible, his grandchildren, golf, traveling and crossword puzzles. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m.at St. Christopher?s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, VA, with the Reverend Eileen Walsh presiding. His family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to benefit the Music Ministry at St. Christopher?s Episcopal Church, 3300 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA, 23703. His remains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

Charles S. Lambdin

July 29, 1930 - June 4, 2005