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Robert GARDNER Obituary
A native of Norge, Va., Mac graduated from the Toano High School. After a career with the Virginia National Guard, he owned and operated the Beechmont Garage in Newport News until his retirement. Shortly after retirement, he settled in Gordon, GA to be closer to his children.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Gardner; a daughter, Donna Gardner; four brothers, Delaware, Neal, Henry and Daniel Gardner; as well as four sisters, Thelma Williams, Francis Williams, Jacqueline Nuttall and Christine Bell.
Mac is survived by three daughters, Judy Gardner Hodgin (Jim), Jacqueline Gardner Wood (Mike) of Georgia, and Sherri Gardner of Hampton; a son, Robert Coleman Gardner (Kathy), also of Georgia. Also, a stepdaughter, Joyce Brock of Hampton; and a stepson, Larry McKinney of Gloucester; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include three sisters, Cornelia Moore of Newport News, Elizabeth Davis of Hampton, Dale Teagle of Norge; and one brother, John H. Gardner Jr. (Grace) of Norge.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan 9, at Olive Branch Christian Church, 7643 Richmond Rd, Norge. Burial will be private.
Visitation for family and friends will be held in the church social hall following the Memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Mac's memory to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Parkway, Suite 1, Marietta, GA 30067. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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William Rodgers
January 1, 2021
Remember Mac well as an employee of the VANG in Denbigh. Mac was instrumental in getting a job for me with the FAA when the Nike Sites closed. He was a TOP Mechanid and was dedicated to his employment bringing expert experience to the job, performing duties beyond what other experts could accomplish. Mac was fun loving and always willing to help others in their times of need. CWO 4 (Ret) William (Will) A. Rodgers, Sr.
William A and Ann-Tilghman Rodgers
January 10, 2010
Ann-Tilghman and I send our condolences to each of the surving members of the Gardner Family. I shall be ever grateful for the friendship Mac shared with me during my years with the Va. Army National Guard. When the NIKE Site received notice that it would close, Mac was instrumental in helping me get a job with the FAA and that was the beginning of very lucrative future for me and my family. His friendship, along with that of his brother "Dellie" (Delaware) will, forever be a part of the fondest memories in my life. He will be greatly missed. William A and Ann-Tilghman Rodgers, Aydlett, NC
Michael Gardner
January 8, 2010
Judy, Jackie, Bobby, and the rest of uncle Mac's family, my condolences to you all. Mac was a good uncle. He and dad were pretty close through the years. One of my very first jobs (when I was 15 years old) was sweeping the floor and running parts for Beechmont Garage. That was a long time ago. Uncle Mac got one of my puppies back in the mid 70s and named him Pancho. He was Mac's faithful companion for a good while.
Well, Uncle Mac, do me a favor, and tell dad, mom, and all the other uncles and aunts that we miss them and love them.
I will finally get to meet Jackie and Judy after all these years.
Courtney
January 8, 2010
We are truly going to miss you Uncle Mac. We know you're up there playing an awesome game of poker with your bothers. I wont forget the twizzlers!
Barbara & Travis Hood
January 8, 2010
To the Gardner Family,
Travis and I send you our love at this time of great sadness.....
Angel Hugs and Blessings,
Barbara and Travis Hood
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