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Aaron Gamble Obituary
Aaron Matthew Gamble, 42, of Greenwood, Arkansas, with his son Landry, stepped into the presence of his Lord and Savior Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born September 11, 1978 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A lifelong resident of Greenwood, he graduated from Greenwood High School in 1996. He graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and in 2006 with a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. Through his twenty-one year educational career at Greenwood, Aaron taught Algebra I, AP Calculus, and PreCalculus, coached football, drove a bus, and was the voice of the Bulldogs at Smith Robinson Stadium. As an administrator, he was Assistant Principal for seven years and Principal for four years of Greenwood Junior High School, Assistant Principal of Greenwood High School. Aaron had recently assumed the position of Greenwood High School Principal, his long term career goal, a challenge he was excited to conquer.
In 1999 Aaron's dream came true when he married the love of his life, Tara Williams Gamble. Aaron is survived by Tara and their daughter, Dacie Gamble, both of whom he adored, both of the home; his mother and stepfather, Tresa and Carroll Lowe of Greenwood; his father and stepmother, Jay and Rhonda Gamble of Waveland, MS; brothers, Josh Gamble of Greenwood and Jason (Amy) Gamble of Ocean Springs, MS; sister, Carmon (Mike) Snider of Phoenix, AZ; maternal grandmother, Laverne Wheeler of Greenwood and in-laws, Danny and Kathy Williams of Natural Dam. Aaron was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Wheeler of Greenwood. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends, classmates, students, faculty and administrators at GHS.
Aaron loved the Lord and served Him faithfully. He was an active member of Greenwood First Baptist Church where he had served as deacon, life-group leader, choir/praise team member, and was always a willing servant to fulfill any need.
The funeral service to mourn the loss and celebrate the eternal victory of Aaron's life will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 23 at the H.B. Stewart Arena on the Greenwood High School Campus under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwod. Viewing will be Tuesday from 2 – 7 p.m. at the same location with visitation with the family from 5 – 7 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Josh Ray, Kevin Hesslen, Cody Chatman, Dustin Smith, Jacob Ray and Lance Bridges.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Aaron and Landry Gamble Scholarship Fund at any Farmers Bank location.
To place online condolences, visit www.mcconnellfh.com.
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Gary & Rose Dieterman
June 26, 2021
Sending our prayers to your family.
We share in your grief, as you mourn the loss of your loved ones. We also mourn the loss of our daughter Jill, son-in-law Charles and granddaughter Renate. What a tragic loss for all involved.
Tracy Thompson
June 23, 2021
Carmon, Mike, Drew, Carroll & Tresa- my deepest sympathy for you. Prayers.
Rita East
June 23, 2021
Mr Gamble will be missed. He was a great teacher and friend to my Son in the Calculus classes. So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family in the days ahead.
Glenn and Jo Nell Thomas
June 23, 2021
One of the finest young men we knew. An advocate for his students and a light house personality to all.
Kyle and barbara epperson
June 22, 2021
Aaron taught kyle in junior high and was his football coach in seventh and peewee football. He was always kind and encouraging to every one. Aaron always set a christian example .
Louise Niblett Hutchins
June 21, 2021
Aaron and my son, Shaun were school mates. Aaron was a wonderful young man. I feel your loss as your family has played on my mind. We offer up prayers for all the family.Tresa, God has gotten two good men.
Mary Hamilton
June 21, 2021
Tara and Dacie, I have thought and prayed for you every day. I´m just so broken-hearted for you. God will walk you through these times of mourning. I watched Aaron grow up from a little boy to a wonderful man. Then we worked together. I will miss that beautiful heart and smile he had for everyone he met. Godspeed my friend.
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