Reverend Julian Boyd Gamble

Turbeville The Reverend Julian Boyd Gamble, age 95, passed away January 27, 2017 in Greenville, S.C. Funeral services will be held at 3:30pm Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Turbeville Southern Methodist Church with burial in church cemetery, directed by Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. The family will greet friends in the church fellowship hall from 2pm-3:30pm prior to the service. Born October 6, 1921 in Clarendon County, he was the son of the late Dr. C. E. Gamble and Marion Hicks Gamble. In 1942 as a senior at Clemson College, his ROTC unit was called into WWII. Returning from the war, Julian taught in the East Clarendon School system, and worked with his brother in the Esso Oil Business. He was a 70 year Mason, member of the American Legion, and a member of the Turbeville Southern Methodist Church. In 1964 the Lord called him into the ministry where he served Southern Methodist Churches in Hilda, South Carolina, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, and Clinton, South Carolina. He was privileged to serve as President of the Southern Methodist College, and also as President of the Southern Methodist Denomination. He had the heart of a servant, and touched many lives throughout his life. Julian left a legacy to his family that says, "God is first and family second." He set the example of integrity and fairness to all and that love and giving to others is a gift from God. Julian is preceded in death by the love of his life, Harriett Harden Gamble; a granddaughter, Nichole Rose Knight; a sister, Sarabel Gamble Roquemore; and two brothers, Charlton E Gamble and T. G. Gamble. He is survived by three daughters, Julianne G. Acker (Jim) of Greenville, Miriam "Mit" Knight of Easley, and Mary "Meg" Boyles (Philip) of Easley, plus eight grandchildren and their spouses, and fifteen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Online condolences may be accessed at www.floydfuneral.com. Memorial gifts in memory of Julian B Gamble may be made to Southern Methodist College, 541 Broughton St, Orangeburg, SC 29115 or to Turbeville Southern Methodist Church, PO Box 233, Turbeville, SC 29162. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Reverend Julian Boyd Gamble please visit our Sympathy Store.