Ralph Gambill

Mr. Ralph Gambill age 87, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Gambill was born on June 25, 1924 in Ashe County, to Sam & Sarah Jane Miller Gambill.  Mr. Gambill was preceded in death by his parents, step-daughter, Patsy Goodman and brother, Scott Gambill.  Mr. Gambill retired from the US Navy and Air Force after 30 years of service.  He served during WWII and Korea.  He survived and attack on the Enterprise during the war. He also worked at the pentagon.  He attended West Jefferson United Methodist Church and loved helping people. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Eddie Lyle & Dr. Peter J. Taylor. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Sunday prior to the service. Mr. Gambill is survived by: His Wife:  Adalene Stansberry Gambill 1 Son:  Ronald Gambill of Phoenix, AZ 4 Daughters: Cheryl Ransopher of Weaton, MD, Patricia Whitney of Waldorf, MD, Linda Early of Clinton, MD & Karen Ford of Alexander, VA 1 Step-son: Billy Hart and wife Betty of West Jefferson 1 Sister: Esther Wilson of Lansing, NC several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and 2 nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to: West Jefferson United Methodist Church Building Fund or any veterans organization. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Gambill's arrangements.