CONROE, TX - Anthony Albert Gamble, 79, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on June 26, 2024, at a memory care residence in The Woodlands, Texas. Born in Riverton, Wyoming on February 25, 1945, to Wesley and Eleanor Gamble, he grew up alongside his brothers Jerry and Mickey. Tony developed a passion for sports early on, while attending St. Stephen's Mission School.

He continued his athletic pursuits into high school, where he achieved notable success with the St. Stephens Eagles, Tony graduated from Chadron State College in 1968 with a BS in Education and married Patricia Cashon shortly thereafter. Together, they embarked on careers in education, teaching in Guernsey, Wyoming.

Tony's career spanned teaching and coaching in Wyoming and later Nebraska, where he coached football and track teams to numerous victories and championships. He was known for his dedication to his students and players, teaching them values of sportsmanship and humility. After retiring from coaching, he pursued a career in chemistry at Raven Biological Labs before retiring to volunteer work and enjoying time with family.

In retirement, Tony and Pat relocated to Texas, where they cherished time with grandchildren and enjoyed warmer climates.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents: Wesley Walter Gamble and Eleanor Virginia (Hines), and brothers: Jerry and James (Mickey).

Tony is survived by his wife, Patricia (Cashon) of Conroe, TX; son, Stoney of San Jose, CA and son-in-law, Tony Nodine of Kona, HI; son, Wesley and Wendy (Lewis) and their children: Tanner and Brooke (Young), Kelsi and Payten Gilmore and their son, Grady, and Cooper all of Douglas, WY; son Cody and Julie (Guzzy) and their children: Scout and Shawnee of Sidney, NE; and daughter, Tanya and Mark Stone, Tanya's daughter, Peyton Bryan and son, Gamble Ogden all of Conroe, TX; as well as several nieces and nephews along with their families.

A Funeral Mass in Tony's honor will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Guernsey, Wyoming on August 10, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Frederick Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 57, Guernsey, WY 82214, supporting local students pursuing higher education.

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Published by Casper Star-Tribune on Jul. 6, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Gamble

3 Entries

Jay Kilfoy

July 9, 2024

Dear friend! You were the most competitive and focused athletes I played with or against in so many different sports. From basketball, baseball and tennis. Yep, tennis!
I think it all started when your mom took us to the city park and showed us the basics of tennis.
The focus, the foot work and determination was useful in baseball when we were in Little League and worked our way to Portland and close to going to the World Series. Your basketball team won 47 straight games!
But it wasn´t all sports. How can we forget the trip to San Francisco right after we graduated from high school. Traveling in Mickey´s old volts-wagon Bug. Four of us going over Donner Pass and staying a couple of weeks with your brother, Jerry and Donna, before we found an apartment we could afford.
I could go on, but know we loved you and so sorry we lost touch.
Blessings to you, Pat and your family.
Jay Kilfoy (Riverton, class of `63)

Marcia Foote

July 7, 2024

So many fun memories of our young years in Guernsey! Josh and Jeff remember well their Gamble friends. The Foote family sends their love!!!!!

Sharon (Petsch) Fixter

July 6, 2024

Tony was a huge part of the Petsch household growing up. He and my brother Jack played baseball together ever since I can remember. He caught balls in our front yard as Dad hit to them - I can still hear that sound of that bat. Being the little sister, not many of the "sports brothers" paid me much attention. However, Tony always did and called me "Kay". My mom used to chuckle that on Fridays AFTER eating one of her delicious burgers, Tony then remembered that he was supposed to have fish that day. Tony was definitely a bright spot to my childhood as our family traveled to baseball games throughout WY and even Washington for Little League. As the little sister, basketball (Termite and Midget leagues) at the mission was usual, too. So many nice memories.

God Bless you all with the knowledge that he is in a good place .

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