Michael R. Gamblin

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Michael R. Gamblin, 64, of Madisonville passed away, Wednesday April 22, 2015 at Baptist Health in Madisonville. \ \ Mr. Gamblin was born November 10, 1950 in Hopkins Co., KY to the late Cleveland Gamblin and Kathryn Smith Gamblin. \ \ He was retired from CSX Railroad after many years. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing music, and singing. \ \ He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Marna Gamblin of Madisonville; two sons, Aaron (Karen) Gamblin of Hawkinsville, GA and Joseph E. Gamblin of Madisonville; step-daughter, Temesia (John) Perdue of Madisonville; step-son, Jonathan (Stephanie) Lail of Madisonville; two sisters, Cleva Scott of Hanson, KY and Brenda Gunn of Madisonville; and nine grandchildren. \ \ Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Dr. Tom Branson officiating. Burial will follow in Grapevine Cemetery. \ \ Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday and from noon until service time on Sunday at the funeral home. \ \ Pallbearers will be Dwight Mason, Lance Gunn, Joe Gamblin, Aaron Gamblin, John Perdue, and Jonathan Lail. \ \ Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. \ \