Cleophas L. Gamble Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Cleophas L. Gamble

Mr. Cleophas L. Gamble, 58, of Columbus, GA passed Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held 12 noon EST Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church, Columbus, GA with Dr. J. H. Flakes, III, pastor, officiating. Burial to follow in Edmonds Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Mr. Cleophas "Cleo" Lamar Gamble, affectionately known as “Slim”was born March 2, 1964 to Peggy Gamble and the late Timothy Gamble in Columbus, GA. Cleo passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022 at Columbus Hospice, at the age of 58. His loving and caring mother and aunt were by his side.

Cleo accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church. His passion was serving on the Ushers Ministry. He matriculated through Muscogee County schools, graduating from Hardaway High School in 1982, where he was an academic scholar and also played football and basketball. He then attended The University of District of Columbia in Washington and Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, AL.

Cleo was a likeable and loving person, who never met a stranger. He loved his family and friends and his presence here on earth will be tremendously missed.

Cleo was preceded in death by his father, Timothy Gamble; two brothers, Marcus Gamble and Johann Gamble.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving mother, Peggy Gamble; two brothers, Michael Gamble and Dion Gamble; devoted aunt, Margie Purry and Tippi Ford; two great aunts, Gladys B. Lyles and Mildred B. Setzer; sister-in-law, Mary B. Gamble; godmother, Marian Ingram; god-aunt, Anita McLendon; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends and cousins who were just like brothers, Timothy Ingram, Kenneth Latimore, Marquis Miles, Derick Wade and Dexter Wade.

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My condolences to the family and friends. Cleo and I were childhood friends. He was always a caring heart. May he rest peacefully! Norma Hood

RIP TOO MY UNCLE CLEO HE WILL BE MISSED WE THANK EVERYONE FOR ALL THE PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TOO OUR GAMBLE FAMILY !!! NIECE ASH GAMBLE

My sincere condolence and prayers for my aunt Peggy and our entire family in the passing of my 1st cousin Cleo.... I will miss joking and seeing you from time to time and I love you cuz always, also this indeed tears my heart apart how our family is taking all of these losses. See you on the other side Cleo. Camille Ford-Williams, Columbus GA.

My condolences to the Gamble family The LORD our great God sustain you during this difficult season Elder Lillie Wyatt

To: The Gamble Family May the love of God sustain you during your period of bereavement Roger Williams and Family

Enjoyed growing with you and your brothers. Coolest homeboy ever. Rest in Peace my friend.

Cleo , you will truly be missed. What can I say about a friend since Mother Mary Mission, that infectious SMILE . Rest In HEAVEN 💔🙏

We were neighbors growing up. There were plenty of great memories...God bless the family.

My heart and prayers are with the Gamble Family and Friends at this time of great loss and sorrow. May God keep you in his arms and may knowing Him bring you healing and peace in time. Love and Prayers, Melanie (Beck) Greene HHS Class of 1982

This is so hard! Cleo you where more than a friend you were a brother to me and Jackie. I have so many great memories of you and me and I will cherish them until I can see you again on the other side. I know everyone will miss you, but I feel like I lost a part of me. Rest easy my brother. My condolence to the Gamble family. Love you all. The Latimore Family (Kenney, Jackie and Anne

Mt heart and prayers goes out to the Gamble family. No more pain, suffering or worries of this world.Rest in peace classmate as Jesus will keep you and all of us.
Dexter Sloan

Peggy and Family, may the God of love and comfort bring you peace at this time of your loss. Dorothy Fortson & Family

My Condolence To The Gamble Family
May the memory of Cleo bring the family comfort and peace today and always.

A classmates A Blessing person to have known the good Memories we shared through grade school will be dearly missed. Prayers and Condolences to the Family.🙏🥰 The Ferrell Family.

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