David Wayne Gamblin

David Wayne Gamblin obituary, Bixby, MO

David Wayne Gamblin

David Gamblin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Mortuary - Viburnum on Jan. 31, 2026.
David Wayne Gamblin, 65, of Bixby, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the Wilson Mortuary Viburnum Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026, in the Wilson Mortuary Viburnum Chapel. Burial to follow in the Upper Indian Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Viburnum, Missouri.

David is survived by his loving wife: Teresa Gamblin of Bixby, MO; sons: Keith Gamblin and wife Kayshe of East End, MO and Tony Gamblin and wife Makylah of Davisville, MO; brother: Wayne Gamblin and wife Vicki of Bismarck, MO; grandsons: Kaleb, Karson, Walker, and Tate Gamblin; niece: Heather Grisham and husband Mark; great-nephew: Beau Grisham; extended family and dear friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents: James "Pete" and Wilma (Medley) Gamblin; and his precious grandson: Luke Gamblin.

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