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Jack D. Gamble

Visitation services for Jack D. Gamble, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

 

Mr. Gamble passed away at 7:13 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Willow Care Nursing Home, surrounded by his loved ones.

 

He was born September 6, 1926, at Henryetta, Oklahoma.  On March 29, 1947, he was married to the love of his life, Bonnie Wharton Gamble, who preceded him in death on November 13, 2013.  Together they had three wonderful children.  The couple moved to Missouri in 2000 to be with their family.  Mr. Gamble was a WWII veteran, having served with the United States Navy. He retired from Kaiser Steel after thirty-five years and the Chino United School District after ten years.   He enjoyed anything outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and gardening.

 

He is survived by his daughter Cindy and husband Gary, of West Plains, her three daughters, Sandie and husband, Chris, Renee’ and husband, Dennis and Danyell and husband, Tim; his son, Gary and his four children, Jeff and wife, Kim, daughter Shonna and sons Jimmy and Tommy; a very special daughter-in-law, Phyllis and grandson Dennis and wife, Sharee; sixteen great-grandchildren, four of which were very special to him, Jarod, Christopher, Jack and Jesse; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Jeannie; and several other family members.

 

His wife, Bonnie, oldest son, Dennis and granddaughter, Tammy, preceded him in death.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to Organ Donor Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.