Emory Gambill

Mr. Emory Parks Gambill age 85, of West Jefferson, NC passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mr. Gambill was born on August 20, 1925 in Ashe County to Lew and Lois Sturgill Gambill. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Gambill, two brothers: Maynard & Thomas Gambill and two sisters: Lorraine Cummings & Mildred Atwood Blevins. Mr. Gambill Served in Korea in the Army and Merchant Marines.  He loved spending time with his family, golfing, fishing and grilling.  He played the fiddle and jews harp.  He and his brother Maynard spent many hours riding through Chestnut Hill. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 2:30 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Greer. Burial will follow in Jefferson Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm prior to the service. Mr. Gambill is survived by: His wife: Betty Miller Gambill 4 sons: Joseph Gambill & George Gambill and wife Carrie all of West Jefferson, Daniel Gambill and wife Debbie of Fleetwood & Mark Gambill of Lombard, IL 2 daughters: Lori Trent and husband Will of West Jefferson & Pam Gambill of Chicago, IL Special sister-in-law: Ruth Gambill 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice or Margate Health & Rehab Center. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Gambill's arrangements.