Willie T. Gambrell

August 25, 1944 - January 18, 2020

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Willie ''W.T.'' Thomas Gambrell. He was born on August 25, 1944 to the late Furman and Virgie Lee Gambrell. He entered into rest on January 18th, 2020, he was 75 years of age. He resided at 1615 Dalrymple Road, Anderson, SC. Mr. Gambrell is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Y. Gambrell; four sons, Leonard P. Gambrell, Antonio P. Gambrell, Willie L. Gambrell and Jarred L. Gambrell; two daughters - in- law, Shanet M. Gambrell and Crystal M. Gambrell ; six grandchildren, Shavon Gambrell, Shalyn Gambrell, Sasha Gambrell, Cameron Smith, Jadakis Smith, and Keegan Gambrell; and one great-grandchild, Sanai Drewitt. In addition to his wife and son's families, he leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, James E. Gambrell (Elizabeth K.), Louis N. Gambrell (Teresa) and Ulysses Gambrell ( Geraldine); two sisters, Beatrice G. Walker (Bernard) and Othel G. Williams; his in-laws, Barbara (John) Rice, Lummie (Debra) Young, Jr., Marion (Marvene) Young, Jo Ann (Jackie) Robinson, Carolyn Prince and Derotha Young and Leola Dean Gambrell; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Johnny L. Gambrell, Eugene Gambrell and Ernest (Dorothy) Gambrell; and his sister, Evelyn M. McWhorter. Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Gambrell will begin at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 25th, 2020 at the W.I. Peek-F.W. Jackson Memorial Chapel of the Unity Mortuary of Anderson with Rev. James Blanding, officiating. The family is at the home, 1615 Dalrymple Road, Anderson, SC 29621.