Donald Lee Gamblin, age 81, of Theodosia, MO was born October 18, 1944 in Oregon County, MO and passed away peacefully April 26, 2026 at his home.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Carol of Theodosia, MO; daughters Krista Pummer of Theodosia, MO, Trudy Hull and husband Gary of Gainesville, MO; two sisters Judy Burchfield and Janie Gamblin of Alton, MO; brother Joe Dale Gamblin and wife Pat of Alton, MO; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Pearlie (Hall) Gamblin; daughter Tammy Henry; two sisters Shirley Gamblin and Edna Gamblin; brothers Floyd Gamblin, Cecil Gamblin and Carl Gamblin.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Theodosia, MO and in Bird City, KS. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.