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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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Preacher Jerry was an amazing man of God. He will now be able to laugh and joke with my daddy. Love you.
So very hard to belive. Preacher Gamble was such a True Servant of the Lord. I am so Thankful to him for being with our family when we were treading troubled waters with mama having surgery in Chapel Hill to remove Cancer in her mouth. He drove to Chapel Hill the day of her surgery. When daddy got sick with heart failure. He has always been there for our family.
This was truly one of Gods great warriors.He was always just as friendly outside of the church as inside.Well done thy good and faithful servant,God just got a true angel in Heaven with him.What a blessing he was to so many people hear on earth,he will be greatly missed.So long my friend until we meet again. Love The Smith's
My sincerest condolences to the family and the families at Mt. Home Baptist Church. Hard to imagine the passing of a great servant of God who he served for many years as well as when l attended there. He was always available to assist his fellow followers through his services. I am sure he will greatly be missed by so many. Prayer’s for the family who he loved and the congregation he served.
So sorry for ur loss praying for the family
Such a wonderful preacher, I love hearing him speak and praise God. He will be so missed by so many. My prayers go out to the family.
Your Timberwoods family will miss you greatly!
Praying for comfort and peace for this dear sweet family!! He was a true servant of God!! He was so special to our family for many many years!! We loved him and he was just like family to us!! He will definitely be missed by all!! Love and hugs to Shirley,Joy,JohnDavud and the rest of the family!!
Praying for comfort and peace for this dear sweet family!! He was a true and faithful servant!! He was so special our family and we felt he was part of our family!! We loved him dearly and he will be missed by all!! Love and hugs to Shirley,Joy, John David and all the family!!