Born in Honea Path, he was a son of the late Edd and Sarah Hughes Gambrell. He was a member of Donalds Baptist Church. Mr. Gambrell worked as a pipe-fitter, for M.E.M.C., and served in the United States Army as a medic in Vietnam and Germany.
He is survived by two daughters: Stacey Gambrell of Ware Shoals, and Alicia Babb (Kenneth) of Honea Path; one brother: Aubrey Richard Gambrell; one sister, Sheila G. Fountain; 2 Grandchildren: Gregory Prince and Angel Elizabeth Hughes; and his life-partner of 15 years: Carolyn Wright.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 30, at Pruitt Funeral Home, with Rev. Shane Elrod officiating. Burial will follow at the Garden of Memories.
The family is at their respective homes, and will receive friends Saturday from 11-1 PM at the funeral home, prior to the service. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com.
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