Elijah James Gamble Sr., age 67, born in Collins, MS on April 6, 1953, peacefully passed away at UPMC Hamot on June 2, 2020.
He is the son of the late Eligah Gamble Sr. and Luvenger Easterling Gamble.
Elijah moved to Erie, PA as a teenager. His most honorable duty was serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed by Kaiser Aluminum for a decade, and spent the remainder as a truck driver for Ryder, Vac Air Alloys, and lastly Birkmire Trucking for 26 years before retiring.
Elijah was a self-taught artist, auto mechanic, and handyman. He enjoyed listening to music, increasing knowledge, and spending quality time with family. Elijah was full of wisdom, loved sharing childhood memories, and personal stories as he traveled across the miles touching lives. He was a 'counselor ' to many because he was an avid listener and confidant who was certain to provide valuable advice.
He was a dedicated son, husband, dad, granddad, brother, uncle, and friend; his great grandson Dorian was his sidekick.
Elijah was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 27 years Linda D. Smith Gamble, a grandson Antonio Gamble, and godson James Allen Jr.; sisters Pearl Louise Gamble, Earnie Mae Gamble-Woodard, Maxine Gamble, Georgia Mae Gates, Mennie Pearl McLaurin, Reddie Belle Evans (Collins, MS); and brothers Eligah Gamble Jr., Arthur Ray Gamble, Mac Arthur Gamble, father-in-law Steve M. Smith, mother-in-law Betty J. Smith, sister-in-law's Ola Mae Smith, Estella Jackson, Loretta Gates, and brother-in-law James Gates.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, LaTonya Gamble; son, Elijah Gamble Jr; five grandchildren AnTanequia & Anthony Akins, Elijah III & Linda Gamble, Essence & E'saun Kimbro; & three great grandchildren Dorian Stepp, Scarlett Lowe, and Drew Kacinski; two sisters Eileen Gamble, Shirley (Wayne) Cooper (Zachary, LA); two brothers Arthur Lee, and Steve Gamble (Pittsburgh, PA); his Smith family of sisters Wanda Lowery, Georgeann Carter, Miranda Brooks, Gloria Potter, Joycelyn McCray; and brothers, Steve Smith, Shawn Smith, Troy Smith, Ira Smith, Shannon Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins other relatives and friends.
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