Robert Edgar Gambill better known as "Bob", age 58 of Johnson City, TN died Sunday, May 20, 2007 at John M. Reed Nursing Home in Limestone, TN. Mr. Gambill was born August 4, 1948 in Grassy Creek, NC to the late Gordon Edgar and Wilma Lee VanHoy Gambill. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Ola Ruth Gambill Reynolds on December 21, 2003. Bob was self employed as a carpenter and electrician. His family and friends gave him the most enjoyment in life.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC. Reverend J. Michael Collier will officiate. Burial will follow in the New River Cemetery in Grassy Creek. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Flowers will be accepted.
Mr. Gambill is survived by:
One son: Brian Gambill of Elkin, NC.
Four daughters: Kim Gambill of Winston Salem, NC; Tiffany Gambill Benge of Boone, NC; Shannon Lewis of Lansing, NC; and Leah Gambill of Sparta, NC.
One brother: Wiley Gordon Gambill of Millers Creek, NC.
Two sisters: Carolyn Clyde Goodman of Braden, FL and Mildred Marie Little of Little River, SC.
Also surviving are two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
You may email condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.