Roger Gambell
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Roger Gambell, 74 Independence, Mo passed away May 16, 2017 at his home. A memorial gathering will be held 6-8 PM Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. Roger was born September 28, 1942 in Hedrick, Iowa to Roscoe and Mary Ellen Gambell.
Roger collected oil lamps and quilts. He enjoyed garage sales and was well known for his peanut butter fudge. He served his country honorably, Roger drove a tank in Germany as a Border Guard, during the Vietnam War. He had a heart of gold, but loved to aggravate everyone.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents Roscoe and Mary Ellen, a sister Karen Hite and a brother Robert Gambell.
Loved ones he’s leaving behind include; Roscoe and Sharan Gambell, Cecil Hite, John and Tammy Pryor, Lisa Hardmen, Chris Brown, David Nichols, Carol Sexton, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gambell, Larry and Amber Spencer, Leroy and Janie Blankenship and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews
Grandpa, I’m so grateful to have known you and been apart of your wonderful family. You meant alot to me. You tried to teach me your famous fudge recipe. I hope I make it just as good as you. I’ll never forget you. And will always love you. Walk with the angels. We will miss you down here.
Dad you always knew how to make me laugh. Constantly flirting and being silly yourself. I want you to know how hard tammy and I prayed for you…. that you would be okay when you left. God is so Good and I could not be more grateful that He gave her such a priceless Gift before you left. Tell Benjamin I love him and I’ll see you soon! I love you Dad!!
Chris and families. Know that I’m praying for you all.
The world has lost an incredible man! My pawpaw was truly one of a kind the only person I never wanted to disappoint. It is very hard to put into words how much he meant to all of his kids, grandkids, and other family! He truly believed in what they call tough love and most of us grandchildren took that to heart and changed everything about our broken lives…he will be so greatly missed but, we all now have a guardian angel like no other..I love you pawpaw and Isaac Eugene will always be taught how truly he is just like his pawpaw and carry on your name with pride! We love you all!
I miss you so much Dad. I love you so much more than I ever got to tell you. I missed out on so much time with you but I promise you that us kids will stick together and be there for each other. I am grateful for all the time that I got to be your daughter and you my father. You are my hero daddy.
Grandpa I know you are in a better place now and I know you are happy and I will miss you and we all will you were the joy in everyone’s life and the joy in everyone’s day and the best man I have ever known and i will always love you. we all will. I’m really saying fly high with the angles.
To a man l knew and loved more than my real father. The life lesson are many but the two that stand out are . Speak your mind , even if its not the right thing to to say . Loving and caring for someone don’t mean you have to be nice about it all the time . Go Roger and find peace and happiness . I’ll see you soon in this short journey we call life .
To the greatest man I ever got the pleasure to have in my life first as a friend then true family I for one will never forget you and the great times we had
Dad you were one of the greatest men I have known and you showed me so much love. You were mine and Chris’s 1st date he wanted to take me to meet you and the rest of the family I was so honored that he wanted to do that. I am so blessed to have had you in my life. Thank You for all the Love You showed me things will never be the same without you. I Loved You More than you will ever know cause you were just like a dad to me and you never made me feel any less. Thank You for being such a blessing in my life and until we meet again keep watching over all of us and keep us safe. In the mean time we will keep you and the memories tucked safely inside our Hearts!