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Thomas Gamble Obituary

Thomas Larkin Gamble, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, He was a son of the late Cecil and Esther (nee. Bolin) Gamble.

He worked many years with Daimler Chrysler and Navistar before retiring in June of 2000. Tom, as he was known to many, loved to fish. He was an avid card player and loved shopping, traveling and spending time with his family. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church and involved in the Stephen Ministry. He will be remembered by countless people for his involvement with youth sports and scouting. He was also preceded in death by his, sons, Todd G. Gamble, and John (at birth); a sister, Rita Smith; granddaughter, Michelle Gamble; and daughter-in-law, Janet Gamble. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Patricia Lou Gamble; sons, Thomas A. (Marjorie) Gamble and Rand Gamble; grandsons, Brandon and Nicklaus Gamble; granddaughters, Tanya (Matt) August, Hannah (Austin) Armstrong, Sydney, Grace and Gabrielle Gamble; four great-grandchildren, Nora, Ian, and Liam August, and Taylor Garcia; as grandchildren, Paul Tucker, Annabelle Blankenship and Noelle Knight.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM Sunday, November 19, 2023 at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church 300 E. Wayne St. (46802) with visitation one hour prior to service. Preferred memorials are to First Wayne Street United Methodist Church of Fort Wayne. Fond memories may be shared at www.domccombandsons.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 14, 2023.

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John M Sloan

December 30, 2023

Tom went to college with me (Purdue University-Fort Wayne), He and Pat were friends of ours. The 4 of us play lots of cards together-had little money for shows & ect! We remember when TAG was born. Had not been in touch for with them for a long time. It is interesting how article about his passing came up on my computer.

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