Lexington, Kentucky
James David Gammel, Jr.
1940 — 2024
James David Gammel, Jr., of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on January 23, 1940, in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late James David Gammel, Senior, and the late Birmah Harden Gammel. Known initially as Sonny for his bright smile, he went through most of life as JD Junior to his father's JD Senior. JD was a leader on the Benton High School basketball team and his record for highest career points in the county still stands, leading to his induction into the Marshall County Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to play for Mississippi State University where the team won the SEC championship each of his five years there. Notably, JD was on the...