Born in Honea Path, he was a son of the late Henry Hayward and Mary E. Moon Gambrell. He was a member of Honea Path First Assembly of God, and was retired from the U.S. Air Force, after which he owned the Smart Stop Convenience store in Donalds. He was also a member of Donalds Lodge #23 A.F.M. and the Hejaz Shrine Temple.
In addition to his wife Wanda, Mr. Gambrell is survived by his two sons: William Gambrell Jr. and wife Aida of Niceville, FL and Michael Bradley Gambrell of Honea Path; two sisters: Stella Gambrell and Glenda Ford; four grandchildren: Austin, Abby, Alex and Alana Gambrell; and one great-grandson: Liam Gambrell.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Henry, Ronnie, Robert, and Ricky Gambrell and his sister Sandra Gambrell.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, October 27th at Honea Path First Assembly of God with Rev. Bob Koenigsmann and Rev. Jack Adams officiating. Burial will follow at M. J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans’ Cemetery.
The family is at the home, and will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday, October 26 at Pruitt Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be left for them at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com.