John Edward Lamb, 61, of Colonial Beach, passed away on September 12, 2024. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, John later made his home in Colonial Beach, where he built a strong community of friends. He was well loved and known for his remarkable sense of humor, always bringing laughter to those around him.  

John followed in his father’s footsteps into the heating and air trade, leading him to a long career at JCI.  John had a talent for fixing anything and a passion for fishing and boating.

A dedicated Power Red blood donor with the American Red Cross, John regularly gave blood. In recent times, he also became a recipient of these life-saving donations.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Nell Lamb; and brother-in-law, David Shiflett.

John is survived by his beloved wife, Teresa; step-daughter, Emily Gembarowicz (Don Lineberry); sisters, Connie Shiflett and Candace Hamilton (Robbie); brother-in-laws, John Young (Doris) and Scott Young (Kim); and nieces and nephew, Sherry Adams, Kellen Miller, Cassidy Miller, Kristi Lester, Katharine Young, Sarah Young, and William Young. 

A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held at 11am on Sunday, September 22 at Storke Funeral Home, Colonial Beach. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for 30 minutes prior to the service. 

In lieu of flowers and in honor of John’s legacy, the family encourages donations of blood, volunteering at a blood donation center, or hosting a blood drive. For more information please visit the Red Cross Blood Services site https://www.redcrossblood.org/.