John Gamble Obituary
John was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 6, 1971, to Bradford (Morris) Gamble of Columbus Ohio, and Doris Sehlhorst Easterday of Lakeview, Ohio.
John is survived by his two sons, Michael Gamble of Bellefontaine, Ohio and Joshua Gamble of Belle Center, Ohio. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Amarah Gamble, a brother, Daniel (Victoria) Gamble. His nieces and nephews, Brandon Gamble, Linsey Kuhn, Erica Cobey, Phillip Cobey, Damon Mallow, William Gamble, Damian Gamble, Zachary Schmid, Jacob Schmid, Nathanial Schmid, Ashley Gease, and his dog Zeke.
He is proceeded in death by his brother, Bradford Gamble.
John was a laid back guy who never met a stranger. He loved hanging out with his many dear friends, going to concerts, cooking out or whatever the day would bring. He was also a lifelong Browns fan. John loved to laugh and always had a good time in whatever he did.
Rich Szima will begin a celebration of John's life at 5:00 pm, Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Shoffstall Funeral Home 205 S. Main St, Lakeview. Visitation will be Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 3-5 pm at the funeral home prior to the services.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
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Morgan
January 9, 2026
Our grandparents, Bradford and Wanda always took some of the kids on summer trips. One summer they brought Brad and John to Kansas and we had a great time. John found out that he wasn´t faster than a firework when a rocket he light tipped over as it took off and hit him in the back as he ran for cover. No injuries just a lot of laughs. God bless,
Morgan Sommers
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