Labaron

Christian

Labaron Christian affectionately known as "Doobie" by his family, "LB or CHEF" by many friends AND "THE WING KING" by the community.

Labaron was born April 15, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio to the Late Richard Lee Gamble and Mattie (Christian) Strong. He transitioned to his new home Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 7:24 pm, at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.

Labaron attended elementary and secondary schools in Cleveland, Ohio. He was promoted and attended Jane Addams Business Careers Center, which was a vocational training school, where he majored in culinary arts. He later became employed by Stouffer's after graduating and Stouffer's assisted him in becoming a student at one of the worlds top culinary schools, CIA (Culinary Institute of America), New, York. Upon completion of CIA Labaron worked numerous Chef positions in Cincinnati, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; and Detroit , Michigan. He was recruited and accepted the head chef position at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, where he worked over 12 years. He later accepted the Head Chef position at Toledo Hospital where he was employed until his health started to decline. He created many tasteful food stations while head chef at Toledo Hospital attracting not only the hospital employees and patients but also Toledoians from the community just for the fine cuisine he was famous for.

His Health did not stop his love for culinary arts so he started a full kitchen food truck on wheels "Labaron's on the Move", making him the grandfather of food trucks. His specialty included shrimp, fish, polish sausage, and the famous "Toledo Wings" with the awesome sauce that he created. His slogan "Sauce Is Boss". He won numerous awards and competitions for his "Famous Toledo Wings".

He mentored and taught many and assisted them in their culinary training without hesitation, and also helped them to build their food trucks.

In 2024 he decided to expand his love for culinary arts and opened his first restaurant in Toledo, Ohio "Labaron's Place". In 2024 he also completed another milestone and married the love of his life, his Queen Bonita Brazzel.

Labaron enjoyed watching his favorite teams Cleveland Browns and Ohio State. He also enjoyed all the sports commentator shows, western tv shows, and television classics like Andy Griffin. He also loved traveling and sailing on his boat in his spare time. Labaron was Mason of Composite Lodge 108 and Noble of MECCA Temple #43.

He was preceded in death by his father Richard Lee Gamble; brothers, James E. Gamble and Jerry T. Gamble, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his Queen, his loving wife, Bonita Christian; his daughters, Ciara Christian, Charlea Christian, and Chelsea Bacon; step-daughter, Tasha Brazzel; granddaughter, Kenzie Young; grandson, Anthony Williams; his parents, John and Mattie Strong; his brothers, Anthony B. Gamble, Sr., Richard Lee Gamble, Jr. (Pam), Donny Gamble, Sr. (Glenda), John Strong, Jr., Curtis Richard Lee Gamble (Telissa); sisters, Patricia Fitzgerald, Pam Marlow (David), Kimberly Fitgerald and Lorna Gamble, and a numerous amount of extended family and friends.