Wilson Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co., OK
(permission granted)

Jerry Gamble, age 70, of Chickasha, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 14, 2020, at the Norman Regional Hospital. Richard Jerry Gamble was born March 14, 1950, in Lufkin, TX, one of three children born to Richard Manning Gamble and Tommie Jean (Warren) Gamble. He was raised in Lufkin, TX, and attended school there. Jerry then attended college for a couple of years, before taking a job in the oil fields. Jerry took a job with Halliburton and worked his way up through the company. He retired after more than 25 years of dedicated service. Jerry then hauled oil for several years before retiring.

He married Mary Burkhalter and together they raised two children, son Terry and daughter Carrie. When he wasn't working, Jerry enjoyed playing golf and in his later years, water aerobics. He was a strong man; generous with his time and always looking to help someone. He will be dearly missed!

He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Gamble in December of 2019; parents, Richard and Tommie Gamble and siblings, Terry Michael Gamble and Patsy Gamble.

Jerry is survived by his daughter, Carrie Gamble of Oklahoma City; grandsons Terry Gamble Jr., Dylan Gamble, Rylan Hightower and a host of other family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at Newcastle Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 62, southwest of 24th St., Newcastle, OK 73065.

Arrangements are by Wilson-Little Funeral Home, Purcell, OK. Send online condolences @ www.wilsonlittle.com.