Rev. Jerry F. Gamble, 82, of Morganton, NC, went home to see his Savior whom he served so faithfully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Born in Cleveland County, NC on June 21, 1941, he was the son of the late John Frank Gamble and Minnie Davis Gamble.
Pastor Gamble’s greatest passion was preaching the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ, which he did for 65 years. He was privileged to serve five churches as pastor, but had a special bond with the people of Mount Home Baptist Church where he served for 52 years. Pastor Gamble was a mentor and role model for many. He was honored to serve on the Board of Associates of Gardner-Webb University, his alma mater. He also served a term on the Nominating Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention and served two terms on the General Board of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. He was active in the Catawba River Baptist Association and served several terms as moderator. His legacy will live on for years to come.
Rev. Gamble is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Hamilton Gamble; children, Joy Gamble Kurtz and husband, Chris, and John David Gamble and wife, April Clontz Gamble; grandchildren, Anna Grace Kurtz and John Grant Gamble; a sister, Lucy Gamble Brown, and her daughters Jean Brown Powell and Patricia Ann Brown.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023 and from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Mount Home Baptist Church. The celebration of his life will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday at Mount Home Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Home Baptist Church, 2272 Mount Home Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I am sorry for such a great loss, but is life is just beginning in Heaven. With all love Cynthia Staton
Sincerest Prayers being provided for Mt. Home Baptist Church Family and Rev. Jerry F. Gamble family during this time of loss. May you find Peace, Joy, and Consolation.
Pastor Gamble baptized me, married me, baptized my 1st son and dedicated my 2nd son. I grew up in Mt Home with his children. His daughter was a wonderful blessing as my 1st son's teacher at Liberty Middle School. His service to the community and God's kingdom is undeniable. May God grant you peace in the coming days as you deal with his Homecoming. Much Love, The Marler family
My sincere condolences to the family. I have fond memories of Pastor Gamble ministering to my grandparents(Red & Helen Waldrop) in their home when I was growing up. My grandfather became bedridden with MS and Pastor Gamble came by weekly to visit and bring a copy of his sermon for them to listen to. Years later he came to my mothers bedside as she was being called home.. I will never forget her face when he walked in her room. And I will always be grateful for his words to me as he helped me prepare her funeral. He was truly a servant for the Lord and a reflection of His love. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” My prayers continue for the family- may they feel the peace only He can give.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during the loss of Preacher Gamble. He was such a wonderful friend and a great man of God. He led many to God while serving here on earth. I know he will be missed but we all have the great assurance that we will see him again one day soon.
As my heart is breaking, I know you are rejoicing in heaven with the Lord. You did your job well Pastor, you saved me so many times with your kind words and knowledge of the Holy Bible. Condolences to his family and Church family. Fly high, till I see you again.
My sincere condolences to the family. Pastor Gamble was a good friend to me and my parents. He was there with my brother and I when our parents had died. He was a very caring and loving person. He will be missed. Thank the Lord he has his wings now and are visiting with my parents and his loved ones. He will always be in my heart. God bless you all. In Christ, Dwenise Rice Davis
Sending love and Prayers to all of Preacher Jerry's family, always enjoyed speaking with him wherever I saw him, and always relieved a Blessing the times I visited Mt. Home.
Pastor Gamble was truly a man of God. He was my pastor throughout my childhood and into my youth. His words and true preaching of the gospel led me to salvation. Heaven has gained one of the true “preaching the word” pastors. My family and I will be keeping Shirley, Joy, John David and their families in our prayers. Hold your head high because your father never backed down from the Gospel and has been the reason many; like myself, came to know the Lord.
Our love and prayers to Shirley, John David and Joy, Jerry was such a special friend going back to childhood until now. We shared many times the love and compassion we had for our people and he certainly loved you at Mt. Home. As a youth pastor he preached a revival in Union, SC and invited me to go with him one night. That night changed my life forever--because I met the girl that I would marry- thanks to Jerry. That was 61 years ago! God used him to bring many people to love the Lord and serve Him. We praise God for the privilege of knowing and loving Jerry Gamble.