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Aug. 5, 2025

12:30 p.m.

Florida National Cemetery

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Elton Gardner Obituary

Gardner, Elton

"Randy"

97, passed July 5, 2025, in Tampa. For details see

www.macdonaldfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Tampa Bay Times from Jul. 20 to Jul. 22, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Elton Gardner

Aug

5

Graveside service

12:30 p.m.

Florida National Cemetery

6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513

Funeral services provided by:

MacDonald Funeral Home & Cremation Services

10520 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612

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Anne Brunson Goguen

July 18, 2025

It was a pleasure knowing Mr. Gardner. He was a remarkable man. We will miss him.

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