Charles Gambrell

Charles Gambrell obituary, Laurens, SC

Charles Gambrell

Charles Gambrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Upstate Cremation Services - Laurens on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Charles Edward Gambrell passed away at Self Regional Health Care of Greenwood on Monday October 20th. He was born in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Terrance and Mary Gambrell. He was a hard working man and loved his family. He was a father of 2 children, including, Jessica (Russell) Montjoy of Waterloo, Charlie Thompson of Laurens. He had two wonderful grandchildren who loved him dearly, Dean and Abigail of Waterloo, South Carolina. He was survived by his sister Phyllis (Mickey) James. He is predeceased by two sisters Debbie Cooper, Lynn Sellers, and a brother Ray Gambrell. He loved his family and friends. He also loved fishing by the lake and was a wonderful man, father, and grandfather. He was known as "Chill Time" to his friends. He will be greatly missed by all.
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