Born in Abbeville County, he was a son of the late Horace Jasper and Karon Mitchell Gambrell. He was a member of Due West Baptist Church and a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran of the Vietnam War. He was retired from Little River Electric Cooperative and was Founder and President of Rabbits Unlimited. He was a much loved husband, father, brother and papa.
Surviving in addition to his wife are; three sons, Marcus Gambrell, Kin and wife Angela and Matthew Gambrell all of Abbeville; one daughter, Lesa Driggers and husband Chris of Abbeville; one brother, Arvin Gambrell of Donalds; one sister Syble Martin of Honea Path; three grandchildren, Sam Parnell, Abigail and Mikaela Gambrell and expecting another grandson in August.
Funeral services will be held 2PM Friday June 22, 2012 at Due West Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Philyaw and Coach Clebe McClary officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 6-8PM Thursday at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home of his sister, 2213 Martin Road, Honea Path. The family request that flowers be omitted and memorials made to The Chris Driggers Fund, c/o First Citizens Bank 201 North Main Street, Abbeville, SC 29620. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com
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