Charles (Charlie) P Gambrill

Charles P. Gambrill, “Charlie”, 82, of Montgomery, Texas passed away on July 11, 2024. Charlie was born on June 22, 1942 to H. Brooks and Geneva Gambrill in Morton, Pennsylvania. After Charlie graduated from Ridley Township High School in 1960 he joined the Navy as part of the “In Before 18 Out Before 21” program. Charlie served four years in the Navy, and was subsequently recruited by the CIA. He spent three years in Vietnam where he participated in their rural pacification program. After his time in Vietnam was completed, Charlie enrolled at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. He went on to pursue a degree in Economics. He also made lifelong friends with his brothers in the Beta Sigma Fraternity and met and married his wife Linda, also a Grove City College student, in September 1968. They welcomed two children, Kristie and Jon. Following graduation Charlie was recruited by B.F. Goodrich and moved his family to Akron, Ohio. He worked in the international division of B.F. Goodrich and the family enjoyed spending three years overseas in Tehran, Iran. Upon returning to the US, they resided in Copley, Ohio and formed wonderful friendships as their children grew up and graduated high school. After enjoying a long corporate career, Charlie left Goodrich and started his own business in international trading. This new venture brought them to Montgomery, Texas in 1996 where they still call home today. Charlie enjoyed soccer, softball, coaching his kids in various sports, playing guitar and in his later years he loved a good round of golf and a robust game of poker. Most important to him was time well spent with his family, his friends and neighbors, his four grandchildren and his dog Blaise. One of eight children, Charlie is predeceased by his brothers, Harvey, Harry, and Paul, and his sisters Jeanne Edwards and Nancy Ricks. He is survived by his wife Linda of 55 years, his daughter Kristie Caggiano (Jim), grandsons Julius and Lucas, his son Jon, (Mary) and grandchildren Caroline and Michael, as well as his brother David Gambrill, his sister Mary Kirkner and his sister-in-law Joan Obusek. A private celebration of life will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to your favorite charity. You may leave written messages of condolence to his family at www.shmfh.com

Charles (Charlie) P Gambrill

June 22, 1942 - July 11, 2024