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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This pastor made me a member and saved me young! He is one of the best pastors I ever knew! I’ll love him forever and I will see him again! Prayers for the family through this hard time! HE IS IN GODS HANDS NOW AND ALL BETTER!!! LOVE TO ALL CHURCH FAMILY AND PRAYERS FOR THIS HARD TIME!
I wont to send my condolences to the Gamble family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Rev.Jerry Gamble. My prayers are with the family
Preacher Gamble was such a dear humble man of God. I was just a child when he cMe to Mount Home. So many memories I have but will forever be grateful for the love and compassion he had for the church, God and his people! He was always there for so many in their time of need. He always gave his time and love to everyone! Not only was he my pastor but such a dear sweet friend and part of the family. He will surely be missed ! Love that I got to have the honor of knowing him and have him.as a pastor ❤️
I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Preacher Gamble as church secretary many years ago. He had a wonderful sense of humor, as well as a wonderful gift of caring. He and Shirley became our friends. The suit that Jack was buried in, was given to him by Preacher. He had lost weight and asked Jack if he would like to have it, since he could no longer wear it. Preacher Gamble truly loved others and showed it, daily. (and everyone loved him!) With love & sympathy to Shirley & all the family, Guinn Huffman
I have known Pastor Gamble since he was a little boy; having grown up in rthe same church in Shelby. He and his family were very faithful in honoring God with their love and presence in church ecvery Sunday as I and my family did,also. He was a very faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. We all shallmiss him as well as his wonderful wife, Shirley, my one and only sister and other family members and all the people of Mt. Home Baptist Church. Lets all remember Shirley, Joy, and John Davidand their children in our prayers at this time. God Bless All. We will see him again in Heaven . Praise God for that honor.
Dearest Shirley & family: Thank you for sharing Jerry with so many in our community. We have been honored to call him a friend for many years. Jerry was such a faithful and humble servant and it did not go unnoticed. I'm thankful for the moment I had on Tuesday to let him know how much he has meant to us and that we love him. He is in the presence of his Heavenly Father and we will meet again. So long for now Jerry!
Pastor Gamble loved preaching the Gospel! He will be sorely missed! We know he is in a better place, and yet those of us left behind are truly saddened by his passing. My husband and I are praying for his family during this difficult time.
Such a great man has entered into the gates of heaven. I can only imagine all the people who went before him meeting him there, my Daddy being one of them. He will be missed here on earth. Shirley and family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks and months. Lisa Brittain White