Dr. John A. Gamble

Dr. Gamble was born December 16, 1926 in St. Petersburg, FL, to the late Burton Leslie Gamble and Florence Moore Gamble. He was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of LaGrange and was a Rotarian. Dr. Gamble proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. After his military tenure, he sought higher education in the field of dentistry. Dr. Gamble retired after a number of years, serving the Troup County community. In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Holmes Gamble; two sons, John A. Gamble, Jr. and Burton Holmes Gamble.

Survivors include his daughters, Lynn Gamble McDonald and Gay Gamble McElroy; grandchildren, Kimberly McDonald (Brent) Deen, Erin McDonald (Chap) Hodge, Marti Allison McElroy, and Elizabeth “Bizzy” (Red) Drady; great grandchildren, Eli Deen, Avery Deen, and Cash Hodge; a beloved companion and caretaker, Patricia Lewis; other relatives and friends.

Graveside Services will be 2:00pm Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Shadowlawn Cemetery with Dr. Brian Germano officiating. The Gathering of Family and friends will be 1:30pm until 2:00pm prior to the service at graveside.

The family respectfully requests donations be made to the charity of your choice or First United Methodist Church, 401 Broad St. LaGrange, GA 30240 in memory of Dr. John A. Gamble

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636