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Mac Gardner Obituary
Born in Columbiana, AL, he was the son of the late William Lee and Dosha Byers Gardner.
Mac joined the US Navy in December of 1941 and began his service aboard the USS Teton. While in the navy he served in the American Theatre Campaign, Pacific Theatre with battle stars for Philippines Liberation and Okinawa Campaigns. He was discharged December 8th, 1945 from the Navy and married December 23rd to his wife of 56 years. Following his service in the Navy he served in the Seabees Reserves and was very active in the Civil Air Patrol.
A long time resident of Montgomery Alabama, he retired from the Montgomery Advertiser / Alabama Journal as a printer. He was an active member and elder of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, Alabama. His wife Gladys died shortly after their move to Athens, Georgia. He attended Faith Presbyterian Church, Watkinsville, Georgia for the last six years.
Survivors include his children and their spouses: Kay Gardner (Roger Charles "Jerry") Norris Jr. of Watkinsville, Georgia, Jack Chandler (Deloris) Gardner of Fredericksburg, Texas; grandchildren, Roger Charles (Carissa) Norris, III of Lewisville, Texas, Sgt. Chandler McKay (Lauryn) Norris of Dahlonega, Georgia, James Andrew Norris of Watkinsville, Georgia, David Parsley of Bridgewater, Virginia, Marie Mabry of Denver, Colorado; great grandchildren: Aidan Parsley, Brandon Jack Parsley, Claire Parsley; nephew: Edward H. (Clois) Gardner of Huntsville, Alabama; niece: Norma Jo (Harold) Walton of Huntsville, Alabama.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 5 PM at Faith Presbyterian Church, Watkinsville, Georgia. Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 2 PM at Leak-Memory Chapel, Montgomery, Alabama, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, 2191 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677, or Covenant Presbyterian Church, 5 Arden Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36109.
Lord & Stephens, West is in charge of arrangements.
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Laura Hale Bennewitz
February 26, 2008
Kay and Jerry,
Our family was saddened to get the news about Mr. Gardner. He not only served his country well, but he also managed to have some amazing grandchildren. We are thinking about all of you now, most especially Roger, Chandler and James who we enjoyed watching grow up in the Oconee County Schools. Our daughters, Nancy and Katie, as well as our sons, Tom and John, join us in sending sympathy to you.
Jim and Laura Hale Bennewitz
joe aiken
February 22, 2008
I enjoyed seeing Mr. Gardner and his little dog occasionally as I delivered your mail when I was your mailman. I got a kick out of all the mail he got. he enjoyed it (getting lots of mail) too, I think. he was nice to me and I appreciated it. my condolences to you. sincerely, Joe
Larry and Pat Whitehouse
February 20, 2008
We will miss Mac's smiling face. Our prayers are with you at this time, Kay and Jerry and family.
Larry and Pat Whitehouse
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel
February 20, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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