Arvin Gambrell

W. Arvin Gambrell, 65, husband of Gail Sutherland Gambrell, of Donalds died suddenly on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at AnMed Health in Anderson. He was born in Abbeville County to the late Horace J. and Karon Mitchell Gambrell. Mr. Gambrell attended Clemson University and was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Prysmian with 29 years of dedicated service. Mr. Gambrell was a member of Due West Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Gambrell. Mr. Gambrell is survived by his wife of 35 years of the home; three daughters, Cayce Branyon, and her husband, Anthony, of Belton, Kelly Gambrell and Dusti Gambrell, both of Donalds; a sister, Syble Martin, of Honea Path; two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Clayton; a special friend, Larry Ashley, of Honea Path, who was like a brother to him; and a host of extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Harris Funeral Home. A memorial service will be 2:00PM Friday, November 2, 2012 in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Joe Brooks officiating. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Gambrell, may be sent to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Gift Processing Administrator, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr., Triangle, VA 22172. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Gambrell family.