Douglas-Gardner-Obituary

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Douglas Edgar Gardner

Hillsville, Virginia

Jul 17, 1953 – Oct 16, 2021 (Age 68)

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BORN
July 17, 1953
DIED
October 16, 2021
AGE
68
LOCATION
Hillsville, Virginia

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Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel - Hillsville Obituary


On Sunday, Oct. 16th, 2021 Douglas E. Gardner Sr., 68 years old, passed away at Fairfax Hospital two weeks after an automobile accident. Doug was born in Mt. Airy, NC, and grew up in Hillsville, VA and North Arlington, VA. where he graduated from Yorktown HS.


He was predeceased by his loving grandparents, Sug and Sadie Branscome, his mother, Betty Marie Gardner, all from Hillsville, VA, his sister Trish from Florida, and his oldest son, Douglas Gardner, Jr., from Chantilly, VA.


Doug is survived by his father, Kenneth Gardner of Hillsville, VA, three sons, Jeff and his wife Melissa Gardner, Tyler and his wife Rachael Gardner, Kenny Gardner and his partner Emily Freeman, and 10 grandchildren, Caitlyn, Tyler, Charles, Luke, Chelsea, Brody, Daniel, Weston, Juliet and a 10th expected next spring, all of Bealeton, VA, his brother Mike Gardner from Hillsville, VA, sister Diane from Hawaii, and nephews Shea Gardner and Eric Brent, and nieces Tiana Pascua and Kristen Gardner, numerous uncles, aunts and cousins, and his faithful black pit bull, "C2."


Doug enjoyed driving his MG Midget ("Miget") around town as a teenager. He enjoyed going to Georgetown and hanging with friends, going to Redskin games with friends and family. He loved fishing, turkey hunting, softball, football, and country music. He was a highly skilled drywall finisher following in his father's footsteps.


He was a good man who had many friends and family members who cared deeply about him and he would do anything for any of them. He will be buried in Hillsville, VA on Saturday October 23rd 2021 at the Gladesboro Lutheran Church, 3486 Gladesboro Road , Hillsville, Va 24343. The family is accepting friends at 2pm with the service following at 3pm. There will be a Celebration of life, Saturday November 6, 2021 at 2pm at the Sunnyside Farm in Hamilton, VA


 

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I was Dougs partner for 5 years he was a sweet loving person and would help anyone. He will be misses
Love always
Linda

Uncle Doug. I will greatly miss you . Cousins I'm so sorry. I'm praying for everyone..

I have wonderful childhood memories of playing with my next door neighbors, Michael, Diane, Patricia, and Doug! Love and prayers to the family and friends.

Condolences to Doug’s family & friends. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Though I hadn't seen Doug in the past 20 years, I have fond memories of a real live wire that loved life and his friends. The impact of his passing is deeply felt no doubt amongst all who encountered his infectious smile and countenance.

Doug and his sons

1988

Great guy, great friend. We’ll all miss him and his sense of humor and zest for life. We had a lot of good time. Rest in piece my friend.

So sorry for the Gardner Family. Were neighbors with the family before they moved away. Please know that you all have my deepest sympathy.

Lots of great memories, sorry I am out of town on both dates! Will be thinking of all the friends and family gathered for celebration of a fine man, and friend RIP D.G.