With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of John Henry Gamble, Sr., 76, of Salters, SC, who passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Obituary

John "Bubba" Gamble Sr. was born on Tuesday, February 3, 1948, in Lane, South Carolina to the late Arthur Gamble and Mattie Riggins Gamble. He was raised by his stepfather the late George Montgomery.

John attended Lanes Consolidated Elementary School and WTC (C.E Murray).

He left South Carolina at the age of 20 and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. where he worked as a foreman with the railroad and the steel factory.

John was a musical artist who spent his time singing, playing guitar and the harmonica. He took pride in singing with his brothers in their gospel group called, "The Gospel Southernaires"!

John had a good life in Philly and found delight in conversing with family, neighbors and friends. He never met a stranger! He returned back down to the south in Salters, South Carolina, where he loved being at his home ("The North Philly Trailer") listening to music, relaxing with friends, watching westerns and giving "Alexa" commands.

John always looked forward to having family and friends around. He cherished joyful times with his children and grandchildren. Telling jokes and old stories was his specialty. He would sit on his porch and watch his family BBQ, laugh, dance and create forever lasting memories.

Preceded in Death:  two brothers - Arthur Gamble Jr. and Lucien Gamble; one brother-in-law, Joseph Brunson Sr.; son-in-law, Kenneth Shuman Jr.

He Leaves to Mourn: four children, Tekeytha Spann, April Norman, John H. Gamble Jr. (Holly) and Washeika Jenkins (Shuron); fifteen grandchildren, Ma'lik Norman, T'yannah Spann, Sha'quara Shuman, Wil'kyah Spann, Ra'hymeka Spann, John H Gamble III, LeeAnny Gamble, Amari Buchannon, Ken'iyah,Shuman, Nevaeh Gamble,  Malayah Buchannon, Ell'iyah Shuman, Brooklyn Gamble, Nyla Jenkins and  Shuron "Sunny" Jenkins Jr.; four great grandchildren, Alora Norman, Ze'Lijah Cameron, Laron Ross and Dashuan Smith; one sister, Florine Brunson; one sister-in-law; Rev. Nancy  Gamble.

An abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him dearly.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292 .