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Philip R. Gambill VIRGINIA BEACH - Philip R. "Randy" Gambill, 59, passed away March 5, 2009, at his residence. He was a faithful husband, a devoted father and grandfather. Randy was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. He was most recently employed at the Greenwich Road Holiday Inn, worked for many years as a sign mechanic at Cardinal Sign, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He loved the Yankees, the Redskins and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Gambill and brother, Stephen. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lynne Rowley Gambill; daughter, Sarah; granddaughter, his pride and joy, Bailey; brother, Patrick; father-in-law, Raymond Rowley; sisters-in-law, Donna Tanner and husband Clark and Susan Rowley and fiancé Jim Bunitsky; brother-in-law, Steve Rowley and girlfriend Antje Self; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Christ Presbyterian Church. Please visit Randy's memorial at www.mem.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 6, 2009.

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Wade Thomas

March 7, 2009

Dear Lynne, I am so sorry to hear about Randy. I have known you and your family all my life it seems. Amy and I wish to express our deepest sympathy during this time of loss. Sincerely, Wade and Amy Thomas

Kathryn Gainor Ventura

March 7, 2009

Gambil family from the girls of Taldan Ave, as he called us..He used to tease and almost bully us, but then we became teenagers and he became the nicest guy. Several years ago I ran into him and he was such a proud father and husband. Keep the memories close and he will stay with you. my prayer and condolences for such a great loss.

Lauren Wright

March 7, 2009

Randy was a wonderful person, full of life, always willing to lend a hand. He was even concerned about my grandson, Sebastian and went the extra mile to help us thru a rough time.

Cindy Schmidt

March 7, 2009

Lynne, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We all loved Randy as family and cherish every minute we spent with him. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed tremendously. His co-workers, Cindy Schmidt, David Morris and Krystal Conklin.

Brandon Best

March 6, 2009

I worked with Randy at the HolInn Select and when he moved to Exec Center I went with him over there too. Every morning at 5am he would come and shake my hand and smile. I hated the days he didnt work since I knew the day would be a little longer without him talking to me and making me smile.

Pat Doss

March 6, 2009

Lynne-My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow, Randy was one of the good ones and will be missed by many. Much love to you & Sarah & Bailey

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