Jim Gamble

I was sitting here with my wife reminiscing about my early years growing up and in Jr high lived around the corner from Jim. He was always in the garage working on his puppets and even tought me and my pal Jamie how to make puppets. He inspired me to build a mobile stage and make some puppets I never did any shows because my interest was just making and building things. Thank you Jim well I called you Mr Gamble in those days

Thank you for all your wonderful shows at Woman to Woman in Long Beach. God Bless you.

So many good memories of Jim. Eagle Scout. Kind and interested in others. A sax player in H S dance band. Led UofOkla ROTC band.

We were in the same high school graduating class in Jefferson, TX. As I recall, Jim was voted most likely to succeed. Jim's brother and sister shared similar talents. Jim was exceptional in many ways and will be missed greatly.

Not having seen Jim in many years we renewed friendship at a high school reunion a year or more after his...

i worked with Jim at North Pole Colorado the summer of 1959 - we were both young bucks then. He was in college, I was just starting out. He did puppet shows, I put together model airplanes. Don't think I have ever met a a happier more outgoing person, a guy with a million dollar smile, and always willing to show me the ropes.

I am sorry for your loss.

Jim Gamble and his Puppets performed at a birthday party for my young son back in the early 1970's. "The best birthday party ever" as Mr. Gamble brought the puppets to life right in our living room! Over the years we were fortunate to enjoy many of his performances.
He will be remembered for his amazing talent and the JOY he brought to so many kids.
Condolences to his family.

My heartfelt thoughts go out to Jim's family and close friends that knew him. I heard of Jim's passing while working with children in the Philippines and I kept thinking of him the rest of my travels and work thereabout his strong smile, conversations we had at artist meetings and conventions, his skills in promotion of his art and craft and generally, his wonderful personality. His commitment to arts education and children was at the core of his work. He was always someone I looked up to....

We will always remember your smile and your love for your art which was always present in your performances and were privileged to even have you perform for a birthday celebration of our first grandson. Thank you Jim for bringing so many smiles and joyful moments to so many of us. Rest in peace.
Alfredo Rolando Ortiz

I have been a friend of Jim's since I was 16. He was a true artist and a real light in the puppetry world. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile and genuine joy on his face. I am glad his company will go on with sound management to delight children everywhere. Jim and his family (human and puppets) mean so much to me and my family. He will be sorely missed.