1971-2025
John M. Gamble, 54, of Belle Center, OH, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026.
John was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on June 6, 1971, to Bradford (Morris) Gamble of Columbus, Ohio, and Doris Sehlhorst Easterday of Lakeview, Ohio.
John is survived by his two sons, Michael Gamble of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and Joshua Gamble of Belle Center, Ohio. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Amarah Gamble, and a brother, Daniel (Victoria) Gamble. His nieces and nephews, Brandon Gamble, Linsey Kuhn, Erica Cobey, Phillip Cobey, Damon Mallow, William Gamble, Damian Gamble, Zachary Schmid, Jacob Schmid, Nathanial Schmid, Ashley Gease, and his dog Zeke.
He is proceeded in death by his brother, Bradford Gamble.
John was a laid-back guy who never met a stranger. He loved hanging out with his many dear friends, going to concerts, cooking out, or whatever the day would bring. He was also a lifelong Browns fan. John loved to laugh and always had a good time in whatever he did.
Rich Szima will begin a celebration of John’s life at 5:00 pm, Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St, Lakeview. Visitation will be Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 3-5 pm at the funeral home prior to the services.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
