James Morris Gambrell

1937 - 2021

James Morris Gambrell obituary, 1937-2021, Gautier, MS

BORN

1937

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - O'Neal Road - Gulfport

15452 O'Neal Road

Gulfport, Mississippi

James Gambrell Obituary

Mr. James Morris Gambrell, age 84, of Gautier, MS, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. James was born in Soso, MS and graduated from Mississippi State as a chemical engineer. He worked as a manager for many years at Mississippi Chemical in Pascagoula, MS. James was a loving, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ruth Gambrell; and brother, Mitchell Lawrence Gambrell. James is survived by his wife, Martha Gambrell; daughters, Terri (Michael) Kimbrell and Lori Gambrell; son, Phillip Gambrell; grandchildren, Zachary Long, Hannah Kimbrell, and Jennings Kimbrell; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Bert) Willis, Cecilia (Tony) Maciel, Sandy and Peter Rodriguez; brothers-in-law, Hector Sicre, Manuel Sicre, and Rene Sicre. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Gambrell. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com

Published by Mississippi Press from Jul. 21 to Aug. 1, 2021.
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I worked under Mr. Gambrell's leadership at MS Chemical beginning in 1974. He was admired and respected by those who worked for him. My condolences to his family.

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September 1, 2021

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