John C. Gardner's Obituary
John C. Gardner of Kannapolis died at home at age 86 on Sunday, November 20, 2005, of natural causes. Mr. Gardner was born on October 16, 1919 to the late George Wilson Gardner and Annie Stewart Gardner. He was a First Class Petty Officer in the Navy for 4 years, during which time he served in the Pacific during World War II. Afterwards, he came home to become a loving and beloved family man. A life member of Christ Episcopal Church, he served as a member to the vestry and taught Sunday school. In 1996, he retired from his own Gardner's Garage after 18 years.
Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Gardner Page, and survived by his wife, Ishmael Gardner; sons, Thomas Gardner and his wife, Judith, Jerry Gardner and his wife, Donna, Reid Gardner and wife, Cynthia; grandchildren, Elizabeth Wentz Fontinot, David Wentz, Amy Gardner Goodson, Sherry Gardner, Christine Gardner Clay, Dana Gardner Andreasson, Phillip Gardner, Daniel Gardner, Dwayne Carter, Shannon Carter Dellinger, Christopher Page, as well as, 8 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services are 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at Christ Episcopal Church in Cleveland, NC. The body will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Tuesday at Lady's Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Christ Episcopal Church, Old U.S. 70, Cleveland, NC 27013.
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