Horace Clem Gardner

Horace Clem Gardner obituary

Horace Clem Gardner

Horace Gardner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations on Sep. 29, 2025.
Horace Clem Gardner, 88, passed away September 24, 2025. He was born in Nash County to the late James and Ruth Gardner. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Janet Gardner and several siblings. Horace leaves to cherish his memory, his sons Barry, Clem, and David Gardner; daughter Michelle; stepchildren Bobby, Joe, Tony Joyner and Pamela Hinton; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; several siblings. A graveside service to celebrate Horace's life will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11:00am at the Wells Family Cemetery.

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