Robert Glenn Gamble, 74 LaFayette

Robert Glenn Gamble, of LaFayette, Ga., passed away

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at his home in the peaceful valley he so loved. His wife Helen was at his side, along with one of his dedicated caregivers, Sonya Broome. He was 74.

Robert was a farmer for 40+ years. Farming was truly his calling; he loved the soil, trees, and the beauty of God’s creation to the depth of his soul. We are all better for having known Robert.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Gamble Sr. and Betty Murphey Gamble and sister, Betty Robinson.

Survivors include: His wife, Helen Pegues Gamble of 38 years; mother-inlaw, Celia Pegues of Albertville, Ala., sisters-in-law, Patricia Pegues of Decatur, Ala., and Juanita Bright of Albertville, Ala; brothers-in-law, Tommy Pegues of Albertville, Ala., and Jimmy Robinson of Chattanooga; cousin, Sara Bossong and a host of adored nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 20, from 4-8 p.m. at LaFayette Presbyterian Church.

Funeral service: Friday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of LaFayette with Rev. Cathy Meyer,

Pastor Ken Waddell and Stacey Gray officiating.

Burial; LaFayette City Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Sonny Scoggins, Allen Scoggins, Guy Pope, Jerry Huggins, Mike Bunn, and Stacey Gray.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in Robert’s name to The LaFayette Care Mission or The Family Crisis Center.

Online guest book available at walliswilbanksfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home.