Mansey Gardner

Mansey Andrew Gardner BRISTOL, Va. Mansey Andrew Gardner, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Scott County, Va. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Gardner was a retired truck driver from Tri-State Lime and Stone Co., having worked for over 40 years. He served on the Board of Supervisors for Scott County and was a founding member of Gardners Memorial Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernie Louise Pullon Gardner, on June 19, 2009; his parents, Andrew and Effie Mae Shelley Gardner; and eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include his two daughters, Ruth Ann Haynes of Bristol Virginia, Sandra Kay Gifford of Bristol Tennessee; two sons, Hiram E. Gardner and wife Gail, James Gardner and wife Carolyn, all of Bristol Virginia; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Elsie Gardner of Hiltons; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Scott County Funeral Home, 2060 Highway 23N, Weber City, VA. Funeral services will be in the chapel at 1 p.m. with Elder Alan Hensley and Elder Tommy Osborne officiating. Military graveside services will follow at Shelley Cemetery, Bristol Virginia, conducted by American Legion Post 3/ 265 and Tennessee National Guard. Pallbearers will be Joe Smith, Kenny Forrester, John Hughes, Robert Booher, Charles Taylor, Billy Moore. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.scottcountyfuneralhome.com Carter-Trent / Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Gardner family.