James Allen

Gamblin

James Allen Gamblin son of the late Dorothy Kohler Gamblin and James Gamblin was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 7, 1953. He departed this l at life at Iron County Hospital in Pilot Knob, Missouri, on August 25, 2014, at the age of 60.

James was a member of the Masonic Lodge #256 in Festus, Missouri and the Elks Lodge in St. Clair, Missouri. His hobbies included hunting and watching football.

James was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Gamblin.

James is survived by his companion of 10 years, Diane Hatfield of Centerville, Missouri, two sons, Jamie Gamblin and wife Shannon of Cedar Hill, Missouri, Thomas Gamblin and wife Beja of Festus, Missouri, three step-sons, Donnie Hatfield and wife Aleasha of Washington, Missouri, P.J. Hatfield of Washington, Missouri, Jeff Hatfield and wife Alesia of Troy, Missouri, eight grandchildren, Taylor, Jayme, Donnie, Madyson, Matthew, Ava, Colin and Eden, one brother, Danny Gamblin of Manchester, Missouri, two sisters, Nancy Gamblin of Manchester, Missouri and Bonnie Coone of San Francisco, California. James will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Memorial Services will be set at a later date.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri