Born in Anderson County, he was a son of the late Henry Heyward and Mary Eleanor Moon Gambrell. He attended Bethany World Outreach and retired from Cryovac.
Surviving are: his son, Ronnie (Brenda) Vaughn of Donalds; his daughter, Crystal (Tony) Vaughn of Honea Path; a brother, Dicky (Wanda) Gambrell of Honea Path; two sisters, Stella Gambrell and Glenda Ford, both of Honea Path; four grandchildren, Brittany Martin, Jessica Vaughn, Kyle Vaughn, and John Vaughn; and three great-grandchildren.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, Robert Gambrell, Henry Gambrell and Ricky Gambrell; and a sister, Sandra Jennings.
Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. Monday, October 11, 2021 at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rickey Knight officiating. Burial will follow in Eastview Cemetery.
The family is at the home of his sister, Glenda, 1022 Meaders Lane, Honea Path, SC 29654 and will receive friends from 2-3 P.M. Monday at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Bethany World Outreach, 490 Laurel Street, Honea Path, SC 29654. Messages of condolence may be made to the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com
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