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Oki Gamblin Obituary
Augusta, GA—Oki Ja Gamblin, 79, wife of the late Herschel William Gamblin, Jr., entered into rest on Thursday, April 9, 2020.
A private graveside service will be held in Hillcrest Memorial Park with the Reverend Charlie DeLoach officiating.
Mrs. Gamblin, a native of Seoul, Korea, had lived in the Augusta area for the past fifty years and was a retired seamstress with J.B. White for 35 years.. She loved to play bingo and was a longtime member of Bayvale Baptist Church. She was the best mother who lived for her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Billy J. Gamblin (Denise), Kenneth D. Gamblin (Cheryl), Judi Tiller Hopkins (Travis) Hopkins, and Jackie Johnson (Richard M.); her grandchildren, Christopher W. Gamblin, Patrick R. Gamblin, Kenneth D. Gamblin, Jr., Luke J. Gamblin, Kyle Christian Tiller, Mary V. Suggs, and Justin R. Johnson; her great grandchildren, Dallas O. Suggs, Amelia Lea Suggs and Brinsyn Reis Tiller.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906.
www.chanceandhydrick.com
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The Augusta Chronicle - 04/11/2020
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Kim Kelly
April 12, 2020
My heart aches for your loss. Mrs. Gamblin was a beautiful, kind and loving mother. She dedicated her life to raising four wonderful children that Im so very fortunate to have grown up with. May peace be with you all.
D. M. Bland
April 11, 2020
KENNETH, JUDY and The Gambling Family: May God's grace, love and mercy be abundantly upon you at this time. Remember and KNOW that God said, "I will never leave you".
From the CLASS of "79" Eagles
Lamar & Dianna Durand
April 11, 2020
Sorry for your lose - she has been a friend for more than fifty years - she was a very sweet lady
Mike Holley
April 11, 2020
Billy and Kenny, sorry to learn of the passing of your Mom. My prayers are with you and your family's at this time of sorrow. Mike and Cathy Holley
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