Fredric (Rick) "Poncho" Lambert, 69, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.

Rick was born November 30, 1950, in Evansville, Indiana.  He spent his entire life in Henderson, Kentucky.  Rick was a 1970 graduate of Henderson County High School.  He was known as the Colonel's No. 1 Fan, a Hall of Fame title awarded by the high school in 2008.  Rick will always be remembered for his inspiration to Henderson County High School students and his loyal support for local sport programs.  He was also a member of Community Baptist Church and Henderson Rotary Club.  Rick was a loyal UK Wildcat fan.  Friends and relatives looked forward to Rick's paintings which he took pride in sending.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Norma Lambert; one sister, Jean Seiden; and one brother, Robert V. Lambert, Jr.

Survivors include two brothers, David E. Lambert and his wife, Marsha, and John P. Lambert and his wife, Polly; one brother-in-law, Michael Seiden; one sister-in-law, Diane Lambert; his longtime companion, Gail Grimes; his best friends, Jeff and Teidra Combest; nieces and nephews, Leslie Sikes and her husband, Will, Katie Miller and her husband, Kelley, Vance Lambert and his wife, Whitney, Tracey Warm and her husband, Brad, John A. Lambert and his wife, Nicole, Craig Lambert and his wife, Jessica, Chad Lambert and his wife, Ashley, Stanley Seiden, and Stephanie Welch and her husband, Nash; great-nieces and great-nephews; and many cousins.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday July 9, 2020, at Henderson County High School gymnasium and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday July 10, 2020, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home in Henderson, Kentucky.  The family asks all who attended to wear a facial mask and observe social distancing.  Private family services will be a held following the visitation on Friday, July 10, 2020.  Dr. Tim Hobbs will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the "Poncho" Lambert Charitable Memorial Fund, c/o Old National Trust Company, 1 Main Street, P.O. Box 207, Evansville, Indiana 47702-0207.

Rick's family wishes to thank the staff of Colonial Assisted Living for the care they provided Rick.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .