Obituaries
October 23, 2026
Marcel Christian Gambles
Marcel Christian Gambles passed away on October 23rd in Dallas, Texas. He was born on May 19, 1967, along with his twin sister, Margot Kim Gambles, to parents Barney and Peggy. He received his formal education in the New York City Public schools. Before his death, he worked for 12 years at T&W Tire of Oklahoma in Lancaster, Texas.
Marcel enjoyed riding his bike, watching classic movies, watching sports, and sharing wisdom with those around him. He often emphasized focus, self-care, and accountability. For the past year, he quietly battled Stage IV Renal Cell Carcinoma NF-2, a rare, aggressive form of cancer. His last days were filled with spending time with his family, his daughters, bonding with his twin sister, talking to his eldest brother, and eating favorite home-cooked meals and meals from local establishments that he enjoyed in the DFW metroplex.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney Gambles, Jr. and Peggy Faith Coachman; his grandparents, Barney Sr. and Mae Alice Gambles; and James and Mary Coachman. He leaves to mourn his twin daughters, Sabrina Faith Gambles and Katrina Lavia Gambles; his twin sister, Margot K. Gambles; his eldest brother, Jacques E. Gambles (Lillie); and his sisters, Jackie L. Gambles, Jeannine M. Gambles, Charron Williams, Fatimah Farrakhan (Shirley Collins), and brothers Anthony C. Gambles, Jason Skinner, Musa Farrakhan (Damian Collins), and Shaun Bailey, his Cousins Laurie S. Davis, Leslie M. Davis, Sterling J. Jackson, and Skylar Pinales, a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, cousins, coworkers and friends.
Condolences
MELANIE November 03, 2026
CO-WORKER/FRIEND LANCASTER , Texas
Marcel was a friendly face for me. He always said hello and was always singing when he pulled into the parking lot at work. I surely enjoyed the times we had some deep conversations and shared our perspective on different aspects of life and current events. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers as we all mourn his passing. Sending hugs. Sleep in peace and rise in glory my friend. Melanie
Minerva Molina November 03, 2026
Co-Worker and Friend Lancaster , Texas
My deepest condolences to the Gamble family. You are in my prayers, may God bring you strength and peace during this difficult time. I am heartbroken to hear about Marcel's passing. He was such a good co-worker and friend. He always had a smile and a positive vibe. I greatly miss seeing him everyday walk by my office on this way out after his shift, and he would knock on my window or stop to say good night. Marcel was a good man... kind, caring and funny. He will be greatly missed!!