Ralph is survived by his children Angela Black and husband, Jody, of Katy, TX, and Jeff Gambill and his girlfriend, Sara, of Oklahoma City. He is also survived by his “favorite” granddaughter, Ashley Black, of Stillwater, OK, and “ favorite” grandson, David Black, of Katy, TX. and is survived by his brothers, Royce Gambill and wife, Holly, of Edmond, OK, and Roger Gambill and wife, Darla, of Midwest City, OK. He is also survived by nephews Brandon, Matt, Zac, and Stephen Gambill, and “favorite” niece, Dana Gambill Romee. He was also survived by many cousins, friends, and his spiritual family. He was preceded in death by his Parents Shirley Mason and Juanita Gambill, Midwest City, OK.
Ralph grew up in Midwest City and graduated from Midwest City High School in 1966. He enlisted in the US Naval Reserves in November of 1966, and began active duty in November 1967, during the Viet Nam War. He served on the U.S.S. Constellation and received an honorable discharge in February of 1968.
After his discharge he began his career in Civil Service at Tinker Air Force Base and advanced in his career until he was assigned to a management position in Foreign Military Sales. This position included traveling and training personnel in many diverse areas of the world. He retired as a program manager for military security operations.
He was a loving father, brother, and friend to many and was dearly loved.
Friends and Family are invited to a visitation on Thursday January 4, 2018 4-8 P.M. at the Bill Eisenhower Funeral Home, Del City and a funeral service on Friday January 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Del City Church of Christ. Jeff Gardner and Ivan Gonzalez will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ralph’s life. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Ralph’s memory to Boulevard church of Christ for Eagle Christian Ministries.
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