Ralph Edward Gambill

1948 - 2017

Ralph Edward Gambill obituary, 1948-2017, Yukon, OK

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home

5005 SE 29th Street

Del City, Oklahoma

Ralph Gambill Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 1, 2018.

Ralph Edward Gambill was born on January 23,1948, in Oklahoma City, OK, and returned to his heavenly home on December 30, 2017, at the age of 69.
Ralph is survived by his children Angela Black and husband, Jody, of Katy, TX, and Jeff Gambill and his girlfriend, Sara, of Oklahoma City. He is also survived by his "favorite" granddaughter, Ashley Black, of Stillwater, OK, and " favorite" grandson, David Black, of Katy, TX. and is survived by his brothers, Royce Gambill and wife, Holly, of Edmond, OK, and Roger Gambill and wife, Darla, of Midwest City, OK. He is also survived by nephews Brandon, Matt, Zac, and Stephen Gambill, and "favorite" niece, Dana Gambill Romee. He was also survived by many cousins, friends, and his spiritual family. He was preceded in death by his Parents Shirley Mason and Juanita Gambill, Midwest City, OK.
Ralph grew up in Midwest City and graduated from Midwest City High School in 1966. He enlisted in the US Naval Reserves in November of 1966, and began active duty in November 1967, during the Viet Nam War. He served on the U.S.S. Constellation and received an honorable discharge in February of 1968.
After his discharge he began his career in Civil Service at Tinker Air Force Base and advanced in his career until he was assigned to a management position in Foreign Military Sales. This position included traveling and training personnel in many diverse areas of the world. He retired as a program manager for military security operations.
He was a loving father, brother, and friend to many and was dearly loved.
Friends and Family are invited to a visitation on Thursday January 4, 2018 4-8 P.M. at the Bill Eisenhower Funeral Home, Del City and a funeral service on Friday January 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Del City Church of Christ. Jeff Gardner and Ivan Gonzalez will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ralph's life. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Ralph's memory to Boulevard church of Christ for Eagle Christian Ministries.

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January 6, 2018

Charlie Willey

I am praying for and thinking of the family during this trying time. Ralph was a great guy and we had a lot of fun times together. The memorial service for Ralph was very touching. I was blessed by being there.

January 3, 2018

Jerry Jones

My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the family of brother Ralph Gambill. Ralph was a friend and brother with whom you could simply be yourself. He made a deep impression on me as a very young man and I have carried those memories for over forty years. His love for the Lord and for the lost was very deep. He has now found what he spent a lifetime looking for.

January 3, 2018

Lloyd Anderson

Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you & the family during this difficult time. May His Love & Peace surround you.
Lloyd & Lea Anderson & family

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