Kenneth David Gamblin

Kenneth David Gamblin obituary

Kenneth David Gamblin

Kenneth Gamblin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home - Warrensburg on Sep. 11, 2025.

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Kenneth "Corky" David Gamblin, age 87, of Centeview, Missouri died on September 9, 2025, at his home. He was born August 16, 1938, in Odessa, Missouri to George and Adlyne Gamblin.

He was united in marriage to Donna Gamblin on April 18, 1958, in Odessa, Missouri, who preceded him in death on August 29, 2025.

Kenneth retired after many years with United Telephone, which later became Sprint, as Facilities Coordinator in 2000.

He is survived by his four children, Kenneth Gamblin (Sharon), David Gamblin (Charlotte), Tami Dahman (Jeff), Ilene Gamblin, brothers Jim Gamblin (Delores), George Gamblin, sisters Edith Bradshaw, Belva Farnsworth (Loren) and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to ACG Hospice of Warrensburg, Missouri.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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