John Albert Gamblain was born October 5, 1951 in Belleville, Kansas to James Lewis and Margaret Joyce Simmons Gamblain. He served his country in the United States Army and married Deborah Kay Simmons. She preceded him in death in 2016, and will buried with him at Houston National Cemetery on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 11:15am. He is survived by his dear friend James Marshall and his family.