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Mr. Gardner, age 59, formerly of Jackson, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at his residence. He was a retired Director, Legislative Joint Operations for the State of Mississippi. He was a graduate of Mississippi College. He was a member of Alta Woods Baptist Church in Jackson before moving to Meridian. He was a member of the National Government Publishing Association and the Lakemont Civic Improvement Association. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and son. He had a close relationship with his family and friends, he loved and shared wisdom with them all. He had a good sense of humor. Fishing and being an avid golfer were things he enjoyed along with life.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joy Lyndell Crawford Gardner; a son, Jason Randall Gardner of Meridian; a daughter, Dr. Angela Gardner Keeton and husband, Dr. Rob Keeton of Knoxville. TN; two grandchildren, Robert Wayne "Tripp" Keeton, III and Randall Wyatt Keeton; his mother, Rejeania Sharp Gardner of Sebastopol, MS; a sister, Wanda Gardner Harden and husband, Ted of Hattiesburg, MS; an uncle, Henry Sharp of Madison, MS; an aunt, William Frances "Sister" Amis of Conehatta, MS; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Lamar Gardner and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be on Saturday, June 14, 2008, two hours before the service at the funeral home.
To sign online guest book, please visit www.jamesfwebb.com.
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Becky Loper
June 13, 2008
The Gardners are such a wonderful family and Randall's death leaves all friends to mourn the loss. I send my condolences to you all. Becky Bates Loper
Bill Bell
June 13, 2008
My deepest sympathies. Bill Bell, Provine class of 1966.
Jill Johnson
June 13, 2008
Wanda, I am so sorry about your brother. All of your friends here in Columbus send you their regards and prayers. God bless your family. Love you, Jill
Bill and Linda Thurman
June 13, 2008
Lyndall,
Bill and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Randall's death. Just last evening at dinner we recalled the quail hunting trips Bill and Randall enjoyed together and then learned of his passing this morning! We will be praying for you and your family at this time.
Love,
Bill and Linda Thurman
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Debby Messina
June 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I have known Randall for many years as a member of the NGPA, and grew to consider Randall a close friend to this resident of Delaware.
Jim and Ruth Elam
June 13, 2008
WE LOVE AND SORROW WITH ALL OF
YOU AT THIS TIME. MAY GOD COMFORT AND SUSTAIN . YOUR COUSINS.
JIM AND RUTH ELAM
Roxanne Oakley
June 13, 2008
Uncle Randall,
I remember as a child the love you showed me...like I was your own. You were the greatest Uncle, and I will miss you dearly.
I hope you have found the biggest fishing hole in Heaven and I hope you've played your best round of golf ever!
I love you and miss you,
Roxanne
Ross Palmer
June 13, 2008
My sincere condolences to Randall's family. He was one of my students at Peeples Junior High, and I remember him fondly.
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