(Source: TWRA Press Release)
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency mourns the loss of Fentress County Wildlife Officer, Doug Lamb. Lamb died in an off-duty accident on April 4, 2022. He was 53.
A graduate of Tennessee Tech University, Lamb started his career with the agency in Bradley County in 1992 and moved to Fentress County in 1999. He loved Fentress County and its residents and considered it home.
Officer Lamb was well known in the county and taught hunter education. Lamb received a total of six “Officer of the Year” awards on a district, regional, and statewide level.
He was known for his woodworking skills. Lamb was also known for his craftiness at PIG, a card game he played at the Forbus General Store in Pall Mall. Lamb held the title of world champion for a year.
Lieutenant Tim Singleton shared, “Doug had a passion for his career. He didn’t consider it a job. He managed the most difficult tasks of a wildlife officer, that is, balancing work and family. He cherished both.” Major CJ Jaynes added, “Doug was a firm, but fair wildlife officer that enjoyed the profession. He will be greatly missed.”
He is survived by his wife Brenda, son Silas and daughter Kathryn.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Jamestown First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Wolf River Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Jamestown First Baptist Church.
(Photo Doug Lamb, courtesy TWRA)