A kind, faithful, loving and gentle man who with his wife Norma raised kind, loving and faithful daughters who I count as dear friends. My heart aches for you all as I know how much he is missed and what a loving presence he was in your family. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers.

I worked with Harry for many years at DOW/BASF, what a great person. Haven't been in touch with him over the past few years since he quit attending the monthly luncheons. Harry was a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. Healways had a positive attitude. He will be missed. He was one of the best coworkers.

Sonny McRae   Chesapeake Va

We send our love to Mr. Harry's family, praying the Lord will comfort you in your sorrow.  When we were back-door neighbors with Mr. Harry & Norma in Chanco's Grant in the early 1990's, Ross & I would watch for Mr. Harry's school bus every afternoon and Mr. Harry would toot the bus horn and we would wave to each other as he drove by.  On Ross's second birthday, Mr. Harry let him sit in the bus driver's seat and pretend to drive.  Our family treasures the precious memories of attending Williamsburg Christian Church together.  Your family will always hold a special place in our hearts.

We attended church with Harry for 24 years and grew to love him and respect him very much. Harry took his kindness and gentle demeanor to a new level as he became Mr. Harry to all 3 of my children becoming their elementary school bus driver. Heaven became a more special place with the addition of Mr. Harry!! David,Beth,Christopher,Matthew, and Kathryn Crowder

Mr. Harry will be missed greatly by our family and others in our neighborhood who enjoyed the privilege of having him as our bus driver for many years. He often called me if my boys (now 15 and 17) left something on the bus, or would drive back by our house to drop it off.  He was respected by the kids because of his firm but kind nature. Our thoughts are with his family.

When I put my 5 year old triplets on the bus for the first time in 1998 I was very nervous until I met our bus driver, Mr. Harry.  For the next 8 years Mr. Harry cared for all three of them as if they were his own grandchildren.  He often came back with forgotten lunch boxes and delivered sick children right to the door, calling to check on them later.  He was a gentleman who truly loved his job and the kids.  He was a part of our family and we are very sad to hear of his passing. My kids, now 21, will always remember his kindness. What an amazing positive light he was for so many little ones and their families! The Gambrell family will continue to be in our prayers.  Thank you for sharing this wonderful man with us!

Norma;  Dot and I were saddened to hear about Harry.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  We know the Lord will give and your family peace and comfort during this sad time.

Norma and family, we were so blessed to have known Harry and the testimony that he carried where ever he went.  I know it is hard now, cherish the memories and know you shall meet again.  Love Cindy and David Tatum and family

I am so sorry for your loss of our sweet Harry. The world has lost a kind and gentle soul, and I know he will be missed. It was my privilege to have known your wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.

We are so very saddened with the passing of Mr. Harry. Our children (who are 24 and 19 now), were lovingly transported to and from school for years by this wonderful man. We will cherish his memory always.

So sorry to hear about Mr. Gambrell's passing. Having grown up across from the Gambrell family, I know what a special person he was. Always ready to lend a helping hand and a wonderful family man. My prayers are with the family.

Susie, Alvin and family
I am so sorry to hear about your father passing.
I know he will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.
Love to you all,
Connie

I was so very sorry to hear about Harry.  He was a such a sweet man.  Always smiling.  Thinking about Norma, Tammy, Susie, Janie and the rest of the family.

My Uncle Harry was a kind, loving, godly man. Heaven just became a better place.

Mr. Harry drove my kids to and from school for many years.  He was always kind, positive and fair.  The Barrow family truly enjoyed knowing him for so many years. We will miss Mr. Harry.

I just wanted to leave a short note to Susie ,Tammy and Judith along with the rest of the family That I was saddened to hear about Mr. Gambrell. I'm praying that God gives you all the strength to carry on in his good name.

So very sorry for your families loss. He was one of the kindest sweetest men made. Thoughts and prayers for your comfort at this difficult time.

My sympathies to his many friends and his family, I agree he was a treasure.

The world has lost a true gentleman. My Papa was the Greatest man to ever walk the earth. Always putting the needs of others first, never thinking about what he might need. God needed another angel, so he took my Papa, too soon, but, non the less, when he knew the time was right. I Love You Papa! RIP.

Harry was a true gentleman and showed us how to model Christ to others. He will be greatly missed, and we are thinking of the whole family.

Mr. Harry is by far the most memorable bus driver I had from my time in school in Williamsburg, and he will be greatly missed.

Mr. Harry you will always have a special place in my heart..  Seeing your smile as the children at CBB got off and on the bus was always so comforting.  Keep that smile going in heaven.  You are loved!

He will be missed greatly. I will treasure the time I got to spend with him these last couple days. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Mr. Harry,May God bless you and keep you by his side till we meet again.

Love and hugs, from Lola and Kia Gambrell

Heaven gained another angle, you were the grandfather to my sons, and great to my grandkids. You will be miss by all.  We will meet for a reunion again one more time ,Love and prayers

Mr. Harry always had a smile and a hug for me whenever I saw him. He loved God and his family very much. I will miss him. Our loss is Heaven's gain.

There is a great reunion going on in Heaven right now for my sweet Uncle Harry.  You will be greatly missed, but I will see you one day.  Prayers for comfort for the entire family.  Love you all.     Dee

OBITUARY

Harry Gambrell

May 2, 1927 – November 25, 2014

Nelsen Williamsburg

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