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DAVID GAMBLE Obituary
GREENSBORO — David Ford Gamble, 57, of Greensboro, NC died on January 16, 2013. He was born on May 29, 1955 in Kingstree, SC to Eunice and JP Gamble. David was a graduate of Clemson University and was employed as a pilot by LabCorp, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Cranford Gamble, sons Stuart Ford Gamble of Vero Beach, FL, Andrew William Gamble, of Charlotte, NC and Christopher Lee Gamble of Ft. Campbell, KY. His parents, Eunice and JP Gamble of Lane, SC, Brothers, Jay (Jane) Gamble of Sunapee, NH, Larry (Edith) Gamble of Franklin, WI and Catherine Gamble of Lane, SC and numerous nieces and nephews.
David loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. His favorite times were spent with his family and friends. He loved flying, grilling on the deck, participating in Revolutionary war re-enactment with his family, pulling for the Denver Broncos, and fishing at the beach. He was a volunteer for CAP for many years as a search and rescue pilot and was a devoted father and husband, who never met a stranger. He was always concerned about taking care of others, putting the needs of others before himself.
A service of celebration of his life will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 20 at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends at the Gamble home after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the mission fund at Centenary United Methodist Church or to Greeleyville United Methodist Church in Greeleyville, SC.
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January 16, 2018
5 years and it still seems like yesterday. Not a day goes by you are not missed.
Andre W
March 17, 2016
RIP DAVID, Manning won it in 2016 with the Broncos and retired!
Thanks for serving in the CAP!
GA112 Andre
tim
January 18, 2014
dave,peyton manning will win it all for you my friend.
January 17, 2014
Love you dad!
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Larry Gamble
January 16, 2014
Miss you.
April 6, 2013
You were a great Man David.
Hannah Lacombe
March 29, 2013
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." I feel honored to have had the privilege to know such a man.
Andrew
March 22, 2013
Miss you dad.
Another Pilot
February 26, 2013
You are missed.
JOHN HEATH
February 18, 2013
David was a great friend an a great co worker, he will be missed so much.
ashley brooks
February 17, 2013
I only met you once but you and Cindy made me feel so welcome in your home, your def missed.
Having fun at music in the park
Andrew Gamble
February 17, 2013
Mom and Dad looking happy as always
Andrew Gamble
February 17, 2013
Jeff Whaley
February 16, 2013
will light up a Padron 64 in your honor today David...
Scott Pelkey
February 15, 2013
I just heard the news about David & words escape me right now. I fell honored to have had David as an influence early on in the Civil Air Patrol. He was always putting others first and was true hero to the end.
I kept the picture of the first time I got to fly an airplane, of course it was David who was sitting beside me.
Ken Burger
February 6, 2013
Dave was always a nice guy coming into Morristown Airport for fuel.
Dylan
January 23, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
So sorry for your loss, may the Lord be with you during this time of sorrow.
"And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love." - Romans 8:38
B Poole
January 23, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Gamble. My prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Anonymous
January 23, 2013
I didn't know your dad personally, but just had to say this... I have never heard of a more respected pilot around this area. I have a few friends who flew with him many times and they have all been saying how he was one of the safest, most knowledgeable, selfless, and all around great pilots with a true passion for aviation. Sounds like this carried through even in what had to be a catastrophic mechanical failure. Hero no doubt.
So sorry for your loss.
January 23, 2013
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you at this time.
Blake Pearce and Family
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Bob Hawthorne, LtCol, USAF Retired
January 23, 2013
All of us at Martinair mourn your loss---and send our condolences and prayers your way...David's passing is a loss to the aviation community...Bless your family at this time.
Jeff Whaley
January 22, 2013
We met David on our back porch the day after moving in to our house . With a slight grin and that distinct SC low country drawl, he stuck his hand out and said,"I'm David Gamble and this is my wife Cindy,we're your next door neighbors, welcome to the neighborhood. We've brought you some tomatoes and peppers from our garden". He then proceeded to tell us every minute detail of how those tomatoes and peppers were grown :) We quickly realized what great friends and neighbors we had moved next to in David and Cindy and their 3 boys. David will be greatly missed but never forgotten. RIP my friend
Terri P.
January 20, 2013
May God bless your family during this difficult time. Your husband, father, and child is truely a hero.
Tracey Harvey
January 20, 2013
Condolences to the family! He will forever be a hero!
January 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
La'Vonda Street
January 20, 2013
I pray for strenght to the family and friends. That his unselfish spirit continue to live on in the lives of all who in some way knew him. God Bless
Polly Goins- Leath
January 20, 2013
Gamble Family and friends, remember that love ones never leave,they are forever near.For their love lives on in memories our heart holds dear. As Mr.Gamble obituary stated he always put others before himself...That's exactly what he did.!PRAISE GOD for people like him !!!
January 20, 2013
Cindy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and the boys and family.
Mandy Ward Chambers
January 20, 2013
Cindy, my sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you.
Kim Jordan
Huddleston,Va
Stephen and LaDonna Dixon
January 20, 2013
Dear Cindy and boys, Mr. J.P. and Mrs. Eunice,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of David. He will be sorely missed. We want to express our sincere sympathies to you all during this most difficult time.
With Love,
Stephen, LaDonna and Morgan Dixon
Georgeanne Fanning
January 20, 2013
I will always remember David's visits to Eagle Aviation in Columbia, SC. When he would make the run to Columbia he would always come inside to get a jar of jelly. I will miss seeing his smile. I am praying for all of you and hope that you will feel God's strength in the coming months.
Willene Weller
January 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It was a pleasure to work with David in meeting his plane at IAD Herndon, Virginia. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Allen and Vira Kivett
January 20, 2013
We send our deepest sympathy to the Gamble family.
Your neighbors
January 20, 2013
our prayers are for you and your family. Bob and Kitty Pearce - Charleston
January 20, 2013
Praying for your family. God bless you, Lisa Threatt-Moore
Michele Faucette
January 20, 2013
My thoughts and Prayers go out to the entire Gamble Family during this time. I had the pleasure of talking to David on a regular basis. Such a wondeful, kind, honest man. He will greatly be missed. David you always be rememberd as our Labcorp HERO!! Rest in peace my friend.
Michele Faucette
January 20, 2013
My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this trying time. I had the pleasure of intereacting with David on a daily basis, he will be greatly missed. You are a true Hero David.. Rest in peace my friend.
Michele
January 20, 2013
our thoughts and prayers be with you and your family. Loyd, Jeannette and Tina (Friends on the DR trip)
January 20, 2013
May the Lord give you Peace and Strenght and Comfort through this time of sorrow. David & Janet Holland
Jane Brogdon Best
January 20, 2013
As I heard the news identifying the pilot of the plane crash in Burlington, I thought surely this cannot be the same David Gamble I knew years ago in high school in Manning, SC. How shocking and heart-breaking to learn of such an untimely death. I have fond memories of a sweet boy with an endearing smile and an easy-going attitude. Always ready for the week-end and a trip to Pawley's Island for surfing. The write-up shares what a fine man he became and I regret I did not know him as an adult. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Joe Eirich
January 20, 2013
Our deepest symphathy to the Gamble Family. It was a pleasure to work with Dave and meeting his plane at OSU Columbus here in Ohio. He was always professional with a flair of county boy wit and wisdom:and often a batch of good Deer Jerky. Dave will be greatly miss by all of us on the Airport Team. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lari London
January 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with David's family. I had the great opportunity to share many beautiful happy conversations at 0600 over coffee at MMU with David. His smile and cute accent will be greatly missed.
Josh Paeth
January 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers our with Dave's family and friends. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Lesa Holt
January 20, 2013
Cindy I am so sorry to hear about David. I think about you often and just hope you can find peace in knowing we are praying for you and your family.
Linda Boller - LabCorp
January 20, 2013
May you find comfort, strength and peace in the memories and your faith.
Joe & Joyce Brosius
January 20, 2013
Our Deepest Condolences.
Margie & Bill Ward
January 20, 2013
Cindy and family. Bill and I are praying for you in this time of grief.
Words can't express how sorry we are.
David was a blessing to many.
Ginger Disher Mouzon
January 20, 2013
Saddened to hear of your loss. Praying for God to surround you with His love and for comfort for the coming days. F.R.O.G. Fully rely on God. In all things. Always.
Janice Lathan
January 20, 2013
Dear Cindy and family, I learned yesterday of your loss. I went to the Christian Academy with David in the 70's. I was an import from Sumter after school integration began. David was one of the first people I met when I started there as a 9th grader. Being totally overwhelmed at a new school, David made special efforts to welcome all of the newcomers from Sumter and Greeleyville which made the transition much easier. David ALWAYS had kind words and a smile for us. I was happy to see "He was always concerned about taking care of others, putting the needs of others before himself" in the write-up. It was just so 'David'. The picture here depicts exactly how I remember David.. always kind, always with a smile. :-) I am so very sorry for your loss, he was much too young.. but, our God knows best. Treasure all of your favorite memories and feel blessed to have been a part of this special man's life. I know I will. God's blessings to you all each and every day! With kindest and special regards, Janice Nesbitt Lathan, Class of 1974.
Susan McNabb
January 19, 2013
David you were such a special man with tons of love for God and you family. You are already missed byso many people but we know you are standing beside God looking down on us all. Dont worryabout cindy after the boys go home, l'll be here to take care of her. We love you and miss you so much already. Until we meet again keep watching over us.
susan mcNabb
January 19, 2013
David you were such a Godly man who loved his family so much. You did a great job helping Cindy raise your sons to treat others with respect and love they are very pfroud to have you for there father and Cindy for their mother.Tell God we are proud that you are with him now and watching over us. I will be there for Cindy to take care of her when the boys aren 't around. I love you David and you are already missed very much.
January 19, 2013
Cindy, I've heard a lot about you and your family from my cousin, Erin. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Catherine and Stephen Sloan
Jeffrey, Christine and Mary Jane Albright
January 19, 2013
Thinking of you and the boys often at "Twin Maples Farm". Please come out and visit sometime to walk down memory lane.
January 19, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stan and Lori Williamson (Kingstree S.C.)
January 19, 2013
TO DAVES FAMILY,HE HAD ALOT OF FRIENDS UP HERE IN MORRISTOWN NJ AIRPORT,HE WAS A GREAT GUY,ALWAYS ROOTING FOR PEYTON MANNING AND HIS WELL RENOWNED TOMATOES HE WOULD BRING.HE WILL GREATLY BE MISSED AND ALL OUR PRAYERS UP HERE ARE WITH YOU,HES IN GOOD HANDS NOW.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND,FROM ALL YOUR FRIENDS AT SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT IN NJ. TIM KRAYEM.
Barbara Daye
January 19, 2013
As a resident of Alamance County I am sad to hear of your loss. This tragedy have touched so many of us across the state. I feel as though Mr. Gamble was a family member. My prayers to his entire family and friends. "Earth has no sorrows that Heaven can not heal."
Scott McDonald
January 19, 2013
When a plane would land and we as couriers would see it was David we were always glad to see him as he was always friendly and fun to work with.A great person and he will be greatly missed.
Karl Engelke
January 19, 2013
As a Co-worker David was always positive with a guarantee of a smile everytime I saw him or a funny story or joke.I am thankful I knew him.
Andrea Gorman
January 19, 2013
David was a sweet kind hearted man. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.
John Heath
January 19, 2013
David was a great friend an a wonderful co worker,if you needed some one to talk to David was always there to listen, He will be greatly missed but always in our hearts.
Betty Barrow
January 19, 2013
As you go through this time of loss may God give you the strength to carry on.
Diane & Mark Sugg
January 19, 2013
David was a dear friend to us both and Mark's best friend. David always had a smile on his face to match his wonderful personality. I always looked forward to the stories he had to tell after one of his and Mark's hunting days. Mere words cannot express the depth of our sorrow for the loss of David and the pain you are all going through right now. All of you will be in our prayers and here for you in any way. We love you!
Al and Marcie Rigby
January 19, 2013
Our thoughts are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Linda Chilton
January 19, 2013
Cindy, Stuart, Andrew and Chris- David was such a sweet, gentle, humble man. I know he was a great dad to you boys and a loving husband, Cindy. I offer my sincere condolences to the family. Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers. He died as he lived... a hero.
The Fedor's
January 19, 2013
May God Bless you and your family during this time. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
January 19, 2013
My prayers goes out to your family and friends. Bobby Jean Graves, Burlington, NC
Jamie Connor
January 19, 2013
Mine and David's family were very close for many years.For all of the Gamble Family please accept my sincerest condolences.May God be with you all.
January 19, 2013
We are very saddened to learn of David's death.Our condolences for all of Cindy's family and everyone who knew David.
We are sorry we can't be there with you at this time, but all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank and Judy Huffman and Family
Pat Tweedy
January 19, 2013
Thinking of your family this week and wanted to extend my sincere sympathy to you all. My prayers go with you.
Perry Smith
January 19, 2013
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family, Dave will be remembered always for his cheerful attitude and his professionalism.
Susan Apple/Lambly
January 19, 2013
I know David was well loved and respected. He had great character and a big heart.He will be trully missed.
Sandy Davis
January 19, 2013
Bless you all. Sorry for your loss. Sandy Davis airport courier with Labcorp
January 18, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David affected everyone whose life he touched, whether briefly, such as ourselves, or those who had the privilege to know him for many years. He was a very special person and will be fondly remembered and missed by all. Chuck, Sherry, Taylor, Trevor and Nicholas Jensen
January 18, 2013
Cindy, Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers your way. Alice Price
Ronald Thomas
January 18, 2013
Just seen and talked with him tuesday morning here at executive air in charleston wv. Very super guy will miss seeing him here at the airport.
James Smith
January 18, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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