James Chester Gambrell

James “Chester” Gambrell, 73, of Florence, SC passed away Thursday, October 09, 2025.

He was born in Anderson, SC, to the late Reba Sue Bridges and James Robert Gambrell, where he grew up on a small farm. He was the Director of Community Watch, a member and former president of The Sertoma Club and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Chester graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Erskine College, Class of 1975. He worked in marketing and sales for Eastern Business Forms in Greenville, SC. He was a devoted Clemson Fan.

Surviving is his brother, Robert (Jacqueline) David Gambrell; a niece, Lydia (Jack) Blanco and a nephew, Dr. Aaron Gambrell; and beloved friend, Carleen Benton.

The family will receive friends 1:00 – 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Stoudenmire-Dowling with the service to follow at the funeral home at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.

Please sign the guestbook for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com