Of Lakeland passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Patrick, S.C. to the late Simeon and Essie Hodge Gardner. He was a golf course developer. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lakeland.
Survivors include:
Wife Martha C. Gardner Lakeland, GA
Son Jim Gardner Lakeland, GA
Grandchildren: Mackinzie Gardner, Dane Gardner, Chelsea Gardner
Great Grandchild: Abby Gardner
Sister Nona & Roy Lowrimore Hickory, NC
Brother S.H. & Shelby Gardner Carrolton, GA
A number of Nieces & Nephews
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in the Greenlawn Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. until service.