William "Max" Lambeth, age 87, of Sarcoxie, MO, passed away on Saturday morning, August 27, 2011 at the Sarcoxie Nursing Center following several years of ill health. Max was born on January 7, 1924 in Sarcoxie, the son of the late Odus H. Lambeth and Carrie (Woods) Lambeth. He had attended Sarcoxie schools prior to serving his country overseas in the Philippines and Japan. Max was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army on August 24, 1946. Max had a great love for raising flowers, especially peonies and gladiolas. He retired in 1993 from the Fairview Greenhouse in Carthage and furthered this enjoyment raising plants on his own farm. Max had attended the First Baptist Church until his health limited him. He was also a member of the American Legion. On February 8, 1945, in Columbus, KS, William Max Lambeth and Maxine Castor were united in marriage. They were blessed with over sixty-six years together. Of this union, two sons were born. Survivors include his wife, Maxine, of the home; two sons, Steven Lambeth and wife Linda, of Sarcoxie and Bruce Lambeth and wife Margie, of Wentworth, MO; five grandchildren, Scott Lambeth and wife Crystal, Austin Lambeth and wife Julie, Traci Stokes and husband Mike, Shelly LeMasters and husband Brent and Angie Strong and husband Shannon; fifteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Victor and James Lambeth; and two sisters, Ella Sooter and an infant sister. Funeral services for Mr. Lambeth will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at the Housh-Goodwin Chapel with Reverend Sam Wilson officiating. Interment with full military honors will be in Sarcoxie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO.