Mount Vernon - Darwin P. "Darb" Gamble, 87, died Monday September 21, 2009 at his residence.
He was born September 10, 1922 in Butler Twp. to the late Marie (Beltz) and Clyde Gamble. He was married to Donna Bechtel on September 15, 1958. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, and attended the Danville Grace Brethren, and the Ankenytown Brethren Churches. He worked as a mechanic and attendant at Spearman's Restaurant and filling station for over 30 years, and at Don's Plazza Shell Station in Mount Vernon. He also worked with the Dusthimer Funeral Home in Danville for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Donna Gamble.
He is survived by a sister-in-law; Naomi Leedy, a brother-in-law; Bill Bechtel, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at the Ankenytown Brethren Church; 20601 Old Mansfield Rd., on Thursday September 24, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Al Hockley will officiate. Burial will follow in Ankenytown Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is handling arrangements.
