John Allen Gamble was born to Annie Ruth Williams and Wesley Gamble Sr. on February 5, 1961. He spent his childhood in Wichita, Kansas, and as a teenager made the decision to move to Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his father, where he graduated from McLain High School in 1980. John furthered his education at Rhema Bible College, earning a degree in Theology in 2002.

On November 14, 1981, he married Beverly Thompson, and together they welcomed two children, LaTia Marie and John Wesley. John held a Commercial Driver's License and dedicated over 35 years to the trucking industry, including more than 20 years at Zipp Delivery in Tulsa and S&S Express in Wichita.

He served alongside his father at Bibleway Church of God in Christ until the passing of Pastor Wesley. In 1998, John and Beverly founded Lighthouse Outreach Ministries and remained committed to its mission until 2009. Afterward, he joined Pastor Stanley Coleman at Praise Christian Faith Center, before eventually relocating back to Wichita, Kansas.

John was deeply committed to serving both God and others, embodying a sincere love for God's people. His unwavering dedication to helping those in need reflected his belief that serving others is a way to serve God. Whether it was through listening or providing support, John found joy in the simple acts of kindness that touched the lives of those around him. His passion for service was a testament to the values of compassion and selflessness that he held dear, often reminding others about the significance of living for God.

He is cherished by a loving family: daughter LaTia Marie Washington, son John Gamble Jr., and grandchildren Cameron, Sadie, Wesley, Amya, Jaxon, Carter, and Gracie. He is also survived by his bonus mother, Dorthea Gamble, and siblings from his mother's side: Thomas Moore (Debbie), Dorothy Collins, Barbara Ann Collins, Edith Gilkey, Michael Williams (Linda), and Leroy Parks Jr. From his father's side, he is survived by Yolanda Gamble, Alicia Hollis, Sherida Williams (Ted), Wesley Gamble Jr., Paula Graham (Don), Patricia Gamble, Jimmy Jackson, Sharon Coleman, along with numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

John was preceded in death by his father, Wesley Gamble Sr.; mother, Annie Ruth Parks; bonus father Alfred Parks Sr.; sister Shannel Williams; sister Sherry Gamble Smith; and his grandparents.