DAVID FORD GAMBLE

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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