GRAVETTE — Leo Francis Lambert, 97, died Nov. 3, 2016, in Bentonville.

He was born April 13, 1919, in Concordia, Kan., to Henry and Lydia (Hebert) Lambert. He was a heavy equipment operator overseas and on the west coast before he moved to Arkansas to farm and raise cattle.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Lambert, and five siblings.

He is survived by his son, Ralph Lambert and wife Jackie of Gravette; two granddaughters, Jenny Niemczynski and Michelle Lambert; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be Thursday, Nov. 10, at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Bella Vista. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Circle of Life, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, AR 72764. Arrangements are by Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Bentonville.