Richard "Ric" James Gamble, age 72, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Born in Broome County, NY on June 17, 1945, he was the son of the late George Henry Gamble and Leonora Rita Chandanais Gamble. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George Gamble; and sisters, Phyllis Merritt and Ellen Van Barriger.

He is survived by his wife Ethlean Gamble of the home; children, George Gamble, Joseph Richards, Kristen Mitchell and husband David, Karen Youngs and husband Earl, Marc Gamble and wife Lisa, and Rita Clemmons and husband Ron; nine grandchildren; sisters, Jackie Kovach and Carol Luce; numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Ronnie Clemmons officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 10 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.