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James Gambol Obituary
James "Jim or Jimmy" Owen Gambol, 69, of Duluth, Ga. passed away on Friday, the 2nd of October, 2015.
An Akron native, Jim was born on the 3rd of October, 1946, the son of the late Claire and Ed Clayton Gambol. He was a graduate of Garfield High School, Class of 1964. Jim served in the U.S. Army and was an infantryman during the Vietnam War, where he earned a Purple Heart. Before moving to Atlanta, Georgia in 1979, he worked for ten years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
Jim was an avid baseball player, playing the catcher position for numerous teams around the Akron area for many years. He was inducted into the Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame. Jim continued his love for the game by coaching his daughter's softball teams. Known for his very quick wit, he always kept everyone laughing and never met a stranger. He especially loved to travel, taking a trip around the world.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Alana and two daughters, Kara Galbraith (Marc) and Jamie Brewer (Matthew); five grandchildren, Evy and Ryan Galbraith, William, Jackson, and Caroline Brewer; and sister, Joanne Noll (Ron) of Zeeland, Mich.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, the 8th of October, 2015 at eleven o'clock in the morning at Sardis United Methodist Church, Atlanta. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Friends are cordially invited to visit with the family from ten o'clock until the hour of service at the church. Arrangements by H. M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, 404-851-9900.
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Sponsored by Akron Beacon Journal.
Evy Galbraith
August 30, 2016
Dear papa, I miss you very much. I want to let you know I think about you all of the time. I am sorry for every bad thing I have done. I love you very much and miss your smile. Love, Evy Galbraith your eldest grandchild
Greg Smith
October 8, 2015
Jim
Thanks for the love laughter and our friendship
Above all thank you for being a wonderful brother-in-law unconditionally
RIP my dear friend
Greg
Carol Sanderson
October 7, 2015
Alana, Kara, and Jamie, Jimmy was a wonderful, thoughtful, and funny person. He was blessed when he received the liver transplant almost 11 years ago. Jimmy never gave up. The three of you gave him the will to live through all the ups and downs. The love all of you shared helped each other, and the love will help you through these trying times. He is a new angel in Heaven watching over you.
Love always,
Carol Sanderson
Larry & Lynn Belk
October 6, 2015
Alana, Larry and I are so very sorry about Jim's passing! We know there are no words to comfort you and the girls, but know our prayers are with you all! We were lucky to have known him and been able to call him friend. Our hearts are breaking for you, but we know he is in a better place and no longer hurting. We all just gained another angel in heaven! We love you, Larry and Lynn Belk
October 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss...Jim was a wonderful and funny-loving man. Sweet neighbor to my mother Mai. We will miss him dearly.
Donald Mullen
October 6, 2015
My deepest condolences to Jim's family. He was a great guy and friend and I will never forget him.
Don Mullen
October 6, 2015
Alana,and family;
We are so sorry for the loss of a great person; funny, sincere and a friend to all! You are in our prayers.
Bob and Pat Sine
October 6, 2015
Alana and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great friend from high school on. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Jon and Beverly Butash
Marie Stanley
October 6, 2015
Condolences to Jim's family. I knew Jim from
GHS and working at Goodyear. Sweet guy.
Terry Myers
October 5, 2015
Alana, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda (Strayer) Hanko
October 5, 2015
Alana and family,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand at this difficult time in your life. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Millie Montoya
October 5, 2015
Jim you will always be my hero and you will be missed RIP my dear friend I love you
TA
October 4, 2015
May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15) My sincerest condolence.
Bob Heltsley
October 3, 2015
I enjoyed working with you at Goodyear and will see you again some day. RIP Jim
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