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Herbert Gardner Obituary

COLUMBIA - A Homegoing service for Herbert Gardner will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home. Born in Columbia to Walter and Lizzie James Gardner, he died May 16, 2008. He had retired from Fort Jackson Post Exchange. Surviving are caregiver (nephew), Willie Geiger; sister-in-law, Lee James; caregivers, Jacklyn Wilkes and Patricia Massie; other loving nephews and nieces.



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Published by The State on May 21, 2008.

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Joan J Taylor

May 23, 2008

I only knew MR. Herbert for a short time,but he always made me feel special when asked about me at Food Lion. The Five Points store was one of his favorite places to come ,and he will be missed. May the Peace of God be with you and your Family,especially Jackie for being so kind to him.803-691-6588

Brenda Carr

May 21, 2008

I had the pleasure of working with Herb many years ago in the main store and he was a wonderful person.
I was so sorry to hear of his passing

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