Johnny Hassell Gamble

Johnny Hassell Gamble, 78 of Tigrett, Tennessee died on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Born Wednesday, June 18, 1947, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to the late Thelbert L. Gamble and Ruby P. Sorrell Gamble.

A talented musician, music was more than something he enjoyed — it was who he was. As a gifted drummer, he brought energy, passion, and soul to every performance. Whether on a stage or in a simple jam session, Johnny had a way of keeping the beat steady and the spirit alive. He proudly played alongside Tab Hawkins, sharing his talent and love of music with audiences who quickly came to appreciate both his skill and his stage presence. For Johnny, music was about connection — the unspoken understanding between bandmates, the joy of a live crowd, and the way a song could say what words sometimes could not.

Cremation services for Mr. Gamble are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

He is survived by one son, Brian Keith Gamble (Sophia) of Newbern, Tennessee; one daughter, Kelly Remkes; one brothers, Butch Gamble of Memphis, Tennessee; two sisters, Peggy Scearce of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Jewel Buchanan of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Buddy Gamble and Gene Gamble and four sisters, Dema Follis, Faye Davis, Brenda Cannon and Minnie Stanbrough.

Online condolences may be made to the family at johnsonwilliamsfuneralhome.com. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Johnny Hassell Gamble,

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