Mr. Russell Ward Gambill, age 84, of Millers Creek passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home. 

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Old Reddies River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Richard Caudill and Randy Gambill officiating.    

Russell was born September 2, 1941, in Wilkes County to Buel Goodwin Gambill, Sr. and Nina Joines Gambill.  He was the owner/operator of Gambill Construction Company and was instrumental in getting the mall here in Wilkesboro, once approved, his company built the Wilkes Mall and Sheraton Hotel. He was founder of Suncrest Farms Country Ham and former co-owner of Wilkes Poultry Supply and Wilkes Electric Motors.  Russell was always willing to help. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; Helen Brown, Ruth Gambill, Marie McNeill and five brothers; Buel “Buck” Gambill, Jr., George Gambill, Hobert Gambill, Clayton “Chal” Gambill and Robert Gambill. 

He is survived by his wife; Mary “Skip” Dancy Everhardt of the home, a daughter; Kelly Crews (Donald) of Wilkesboro, step-daughter; Julie Everhardt (Michael Combs) of Millers Creek, a son; Russell Gambill (Kristy), two step-sons; Chad Everhardt (Alisha), Brack Everhardt all of Millers Creek, grandchildren; Donald Crews, Sheena Yates, Russell Gambill, III, Liam Gambill, Corbin Roope, Olivia Everhardt, Isabel Everhardt, Ben Everhardt, Tatum Everhardt and great grandchildren; Trinton Yates, Mason Yates, Henicy Yates, Riverlynn Coffey and Dylenn Davis. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.   

Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com. 

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