Jerry Marshall Gambrell, age 86, of Belton, SC, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born August 22, 1935, in Anderson, he was a son of the late Marshall I. Gambrell and Mattie Lee Martin Gambrell. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. He served his community in law enforcement for many years. He was employed with the Anderson City Police Department for 6 years followed by 26 years with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office before retiring. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a past Master of Hiram Lodge #68 F&AM. He loved bluegrass music was known as the "lawnmower repair man". Jerry was a member of Andersonville Baptist Church. He is survived by his step-children, William D. Bennett, Jr. (Teresa), Michelle Smith (Lin), and Mary Lynn Ellis; step-grandchildren, Tyler Bennett, Bailey Pace, and Ryan Gambrell; and brother, Charles L. Gambrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Gayla Batson; sisters, Mary Sargent and Virginia Snider; and very special friend, Mary Ann Drake. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 1:00-3:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 3:30 pm in the Chapel with Rev. Mark Dickson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621 and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Events Visitation Sunday, June 12, 2022 1:00PM - 3:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Sunday, June 12, 2022 3:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621