Keith Barry Gardner, age 47 was born on July 3, 1975 in New Orleans, La. To Ira and Jacqueline Gardner. He was welcomed into the arms of God on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Driven by his passion for sports beginning at St. David Catholic School and blossoming at Francis T. Nicholls High School graduating in the class of 1994. Well sort after he matriculated on to Northeast University at Monroe, La. Starting at the position of running back. Upon the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Keith found himself relocating by his employer at that time to Las Vegas, Nevada where he found work there in hospitality and security until his untimely death. Keith is survived by his dedicated father, Ira Gardner Sr., former wife Dana Miller, brother, Brian Thomas (Bernadette), Godmother Gwendolyn Pierre, Aunt Isadelle Castle, Uncles Stanley Meyers, Freddie, Alvin, and Talmadge Gardner Sr. Also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, other family members and devoted friends, F. T. Nicholls Alumni and a host of loving friends. Pastor, Officers and Members of Abundant Life and Gentilly Baptist Churches, F. T. Nicholls c/o 94 and Al classes of F.T. Nicholls Alumni, Northeast University in Monroe, The Monteleone and Ritz Carlton Hotels in New Orleans are invited to attend the Celebration Of Life Service on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Gentilly Baptist Church, 5141 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, La. Visitation begins at 10:00 am and the funeral is for 11:00 am. Interment at Ellen Cemetery, 303 Prosper St., Chalmette, La. Professional Service Entrusted to: Littlejohn Funeral Home, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director/Manager, Info: (504) 940-0045.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Mar. 31, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Keith Gardner

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20 Entries

Always A Fan

July 16, 2024

Oh my lanta! I've watched his story on TLC a couple of times. When his friend put that ball cap on his head and turned away so he could cry, pulled on my heartstrings. Then he said he was tired and was ready to go back thi his room. His friend was there the whole time and then he recovered! They were on the field throwing football to each other. I was wondering what he did after that journey. I am shocked at his untimely death last year. Always a fan!

Naquisha (Neaky) Gray

March 27, 2024

Can believe you're gone my friend your last comment on my FB page says you're beautiful and I thanked you for that you were a beautiful person inside and out also a humble cool guy. I could remember us at Nicholls highschool meeting up in the morning before breakfast and at lunch soon as that bell rang you would say man go to class to me and Calandra like you was my big brother and I'd reply back boy we going to class always made sure we stayed out of trouble would stop speaking to us if we did me and Cal said you can't stay mad with us for too long and you'd bust out laughing Keith we love you and miss you you're but never forgotten.

Mrs. Patti Jones

March 25, 2024

Remembering You.

Curious Fan

August 13, 2023

I just saw his episode on trauma life in the ER and was wondering what he was up to. My condolences to the family:(

David and Dianne Moore

April 5, 2023

What a loss to the ULM (formerly NLU) family. Keith was a great football player, a good friend, but more importantly a wonderful, caring person that will be missed by all who knew him.

David Moore

Tamika Randazzle

April 2, 2023

I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends...

Debra A Warren

April 2, 2023

To The Family, Sorry for the loss of this young man. He was a friend of my sister. My heart goes out to you. Will keep you with my prayers always. He will be missed

Falencia (Mook)

April 1, 2023

Rest on my Friend. Alumni of Colton & Nicholls

Florisca Harper

April 1, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Harvey & Deborah Banks

April 1, 2023

My Condolences to the family. Keith will truly be missed. Weeping will endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.

Allen R

April 1, 2023

RIH #2!! You will be missed my Keith... rest easy my brother!!

Freddie Timothy Gardner

April 1, 2023

RIP my cousin and my friend.

Kolleen Robertson

April 1, 2023

God picked a beautiful flower to bloom in his garden , your beautiful affection smile and your act of kindness will always be in my heart , condolences to the Gardner family I don´t say goodbye anymore I say see later

Jeannine C Rose Decatur Georgia

March 31, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Edward Jackson Sr

March 31, 2023

To The Gardner Family:

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you are loved.

We share in this time of grief but, also share in the love and memories of "KG

Suzanne Bolden, Lewisville, TX

March 31, 2023

Brian Ratliff

March 31, 2023

RIH KG gone but not forgotten we shall meet again.

Elwanda Turner

March 31, 2023

I miss talking to you already

Patti Jones

March 31, 2023

Keith - I considered you an extension of my family. Your endearing relationship with my husband, Al "Coach" Jones expanded into a sweet relationship with me. It started with you babysitting my boys, Alfred Jr. and Chad, to math tutoring and college preparation. Over the years I enjoyed our regular telephone chats for birthdays and Mothers´ Day plus calls for holidays and discussions about life and visits to Vegas. God, with His infinite wisdom called you home. No more fear. No more heartbreaks. No more uncertainties. It will be Hallelujah and Thank you Jesus all day my Christian son. I will miss you and our chats. But I am happy for you. Enjoy your new home.

Wade

March 30, 2023

R.I.H Never forget you big bro and the times me, you my dad and auntie Lorraine played spades. I remember you used to catch me when I was driving for RTA and I was like go sit down, I'm not looking at that bus pass.
When I was out there in Vegas for a year driving motor coaches all over the west coast and I was out there by you. You came to the yard with me and them busses and you said "show me something" and I took you for a ride and showed you what I can do and what I came out there for. When I found out this happened, all the memory tapes started playing in my head.

So untimely and unexpected. These are the losses that bothers me the most. All will be well. You are with your ancestors now.

-Your lil brother in law

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