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Samuel-John Gambles Obituary

Samuel-John Lee Gambles LUBBOCK-Samuel-John Lee Gambles III C.J., 19, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Nov. 27, 2014. C.J. was the son of John Lee and Cheryl Gambles, born on May 9, 1995, in Lubbock, Texas. He was a graduate of Estacado High School and a freshman at Midland College, fall of 2014. Samuel was a true athlete and scholar. At Estacado High School, he played varsity basketball and football, where he developed many friendships and happy memories. Samuel had the option of attending The University of Texas of the Permian Basin or Midland College. He chose to attend Midland College and stay in the dorms with his best friend and cousin, Jerry Bibbs. Samuel was a loving and caring young man who will truly be missed by those that knew him. Samuel was preceded in death by a brother, Tre'John Gambles; and grandfathers, John Lee Gambles Sr. and Phillip Ross Jr. Samuel leaves to cherish his memories: his father, John Lee Gambles, Jr.; mother, Cheryl Denise Gambles; brother, Coland Conwright-Gambles; sisters, Erika Gambles and Bri'Janae Gambles; grandmothers, Nettie Briscoe, Johnnie Faye Gonzales (Joe); uncle Phillip Ross III; aunts, Sandra Bibbs (Rodney), Lillian R. Porter (Robert); cousins, Marcus Bibbs (Wonique), Rodneidra Bibbs, Jerry Bibbs, Robert Porter, and Aaron Porter; his girlfriend, LaTisha Richard; great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of life services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Griffin Mortuary.

Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Dec. 5, 2014.
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Thinking of you today my dear sweet cousin. I have no words other than I love you!!!

Shirley Thornton

Family

November 29, 2023

I miss you everyday cj r I hope ur restin easy in paradise -anna ridgeway
You finna Forever live on cuh

Anna ridgeway

November 19, 2022

Anna Ridgeway

Friend

March 28, 2017

we will alway have hime in our hearts angel of ours lovin person dying so soon

anna ridgeway

October 19, 2015

CJ oh CJ man you are truly a wonderful person I talk to jerry every other day about all the wonderful memories I talked to you 2 weeks before you left us. Prayers go out to the family GOD has him safely in his arms. Until we meet again cj????

KASSIDY Hunter

February 1, 2015

my heart goes out to you and your family and I will keep u in my prayers.

catherine kay cooper

December 8, 2014

Cheryl and Pee Wee, may God cover you both with his blood and give you comfort and peace as you daily deal with the loss of your son CJ. Love you both The Williams Family (Roger, Dena, Jazmen and Jordan)

Beverly "Dena" Williams

December 8, 2014

Sorry for your loss...

Ritta Joy

December 7, 2014

Cheryl, PeeWee and Mrs Johnnie I pray that God will step in and be whatever you need Him to be for you during this time of bereavement CJ was a wonderful young man that will truly be missed.

DeShawn and Randy Bunton-Dardin

December 6, 2014

Words cannot express the sorry we feel for your loss. We will be praying for you cheryl, Johnny Faye and PeeWee. God be with you all.

Angie and Tommy Smith

December 5, 2014

We love you CJ. A smile as bright as yours is only fit for an angel. I pray that you know how much of a joy you were to be around, how much you made us all laugh, how much we loved you. From the class we had together to seeing you in the halls, you were ALWAYS smiling. Always putting on that carmex lol, man I'm going to miss you. You're going home tomorrow, and even though I know that it will be hard for everyone, especially those closest to you, you are with The Lord now. You are without pain, you are without affliction, you are at peace. We love you CJ, show The Lord that beautiful smile.

Audreauna Hastings

December 5, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss Cheryl. We will be praying for you and your family.
My love to you. Diana Solorzano

December 5, 2014

Sorry for ur lose Cheryl and pee wee yall r n my prayers stay in keep the faith.

monica anderson

December 5, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Peewee and Cheryl, I will keep you an
d family in my prayers.

Wilma Brown-Smith

December 5, 2014

Sending prayers to your family during this difficult and unexplainable time!!

K Harris

December 5, 2014

The Lee family send our condolences to you John, Cheryl, Miss Johnnie Faye and the rest of you family. God said he will not put nothing on us that we can't handle. I pray God will heal your hearts and to give you strength! R.I.P. C.J.!

Shannon Lee Sr.

December 5, 2014

May God Bless you Family. I am so sorry for your lost

Shelia Drones

December 5, 2014

Sorry for your loss prayers for the family.

jewanza jones

December 5, 2014

Praying for a comfort that only the Comforter(Holy Spirit)can give, it's going to take God, family and friends with continued love and support so just know that I'm here. Love you guys and I'm honored that I had the opportunity to know such and awesome young man.

Johnnie Johnson

December 5, 2014

Cheryl and PeeWee, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Shelly Jones

December 5, 2014

Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered everyday. No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you're always there. I pray that God showers down love, peace, comfort, and understanding that only he can provide in times like these. To Cheryl and PeeWee thanks for raising and sharing such an awesome young man. REST IN JESUS C.J. love you much.... Linda DeVaughn

December 5, 2014

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.

Keith Thornton

December 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shirley Thornton

December 5, 2014

THE LORD HAS PICKED A SPECIAL FLOWER FROM HIS EARTHLY GARDEN MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE GAMBLES FAMILY
RIP C J YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT YOUR LOVE AND MEMORIES WILL STILL BE IN OUR HEARTS

ANGIE EDDINGTON

December 5, 2014

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