David H. Gambrell

David Henry Gambrell (December 20, 1929 May 6, 2021) was an American politician. Gambrell served in the United States Senate representing Georgia from 1971 through 1972.[1] He was appointed to the Senate by President Jimmy Carter.

David H. Gambrell
United States Senator
from Georgia
In office
February 1, 1971  November 7, 1972
Appointed byJimmy Carter
Preceded byRichard Russell, Jr.
Succeeded bySam Nunn
Personal details
Born(1929-12-20)December 20, 1929
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 2021(2021-05-06) (aged 91)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Luck Flanders Gambrell (1953–2015; her death)
Jeanne Martin Gambrell
ChildrenLuck Gambrell
Henry Gambrell
Alice Gambrell
Mary Gambrell
Alma materDavidson College
Harvard Law School
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
UnitReserves

Gambrell died on May 6, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 91.[2]

References

  1. David Gambrell biography
  2. "Obit". www.dignitymemorial.com. Retrieved 2021-05-10.


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