Wayne W. Gamble 1955-2025

He was born June 15, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of Willis and Annie Coleman Gamble.

Wayne was employed for 38 years at Republic Steel and remained at RG Steel until his retirement. He also was a part-time driver for Covington Ford and worked the election polls. He was a 1973 graduate of South High School and attended Youngstown State University before becoming an electrician.

He served honorably for 20 years in the U.S. Army as a military police officer, obtaining the rank of staff sergeant. He served during Desert Shield / Desert Storm, receiving the Army Service Ribbon; Humanitarian Service Medal; Army Reserve Components Achievement Medals; Professional Development Ribbon; Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze star; Army Commendation Medal; and the expert marksmanship badge, the rifle and sharpshooter marksmanship badge pistol.

He was a member of Monument of Faith COGIC, where he worked security. After moving to Georgia, he attended the Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral. He enjoyed attending father-daughter dances with Danika and Aniyah, the Gateway Clipper boat in Pittsburgh, taking his wife to the Poconos and taking her on limousine dates. Wayne also enjoyed going to the gun range, grilling for family and friends, traveling and going on vacation.

Wayne was the past master of Rising Sun Lodge #90 / Covenant Lodge #59, 32nd degree of Bezalel Consistory #15; past potentate and deputy of Al Asir Temple #210; Excelsior #39 Royal Arch Masons; and eminent commander of Golgotha Commandery #36.

He leaves to mourn his wife, Karen Logan Gamble of Covington, Georgia; his children, Michael (Julie) Gamble of Delaware, Ohio, Angel Cash of Austintown, Danika Windom of Atlanta, Georgia, and Aniyah of Covington, Georgia; grandchildren, Preston Bair, Mason Gamble, Owen Gamble, Omari Windom and Sherreel Cash; two goddaughters, Dr. Erica Booker and Empress Blackwell; aunts, Virginia Coleman, Jennie Coleman, Shirley Green and Daisy Mae Oden; uncle, Simmie Coleman; special friends, Marshall Coney and Eric Hall; and a host of relatives and friends. Wayne will be remembered as a gentle giant, loved by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; siblings, Diane Alexander and Dwight Gamble; and grandson, Hylan Cash.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Monument of Faith COGIC.

Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2024, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m., at Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home.

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