Bennie Lee Gamble, Sr. Obituary (1951 - 2023)

Bennie Lee Gamble, Sr., 71, was born May 27, 1951 in Galveston, Texas and passed on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Harbor Hospice. Bennie was the son of Tollie T. Gamble and Mattie Mae Holloway. Bennie attended La Marque High School. He was a welder, a Veteran of the United States Army and served as a director of Alcoholics Anonymous 518. Bennie was a deacon of Coming To Jesus Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor Walter Skinner. Bennie enjoyed reading and watching sports. He will be forever remembered for his outstanding service in the community and touching the lives of those whom he loved and cared for. For 21 years, he dedicated himself in a way that few could. He overcame many obstacles and challenges throughout his life to become a productive citizen within the city. Bennie is survived by three sons, Bennie Lee Gamble, Jr., Timothy Earl Gamble and Roderick Dion Gamble; three brothers, George Gamble, Timothy Morris Gamble (wife, Vickie) and Daniel Gamble; three sisters, Loraine Gamble, Mary Emma Matthews and Sophie Felders; nephews, Curtis Ward and Carl Ward, Jr.; nieces, Carlametrie, Shonta, Keshia, Sheronda, Shelia and Teresa along with many great-nieces and great-nephews and grandchildren. Funeral services for Bennie will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2023. A visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the celebration of his life at 11:00 a.m. Both events will be held at the chapel of Bay Area Funeral Directors located at 5410 FM 1765 (facing Highway 3) in Texas City, TX 77591. 409-933-4300. Interment will be at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery located at 10708 Highway 6 in Hitchcock, TX 77510. A brief reception will be held at the funeral home following Bennie's interment. All memorials may be sent to the funeral home.