Phillip R. Gardner

Centerville, Ohio - Phillip R. Gardner, age 78, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville, Ohio, after a two-month battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Phil was born on February 6, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Floyd W. and Elizabeth Irene Beetley Gardner. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1960 and Indiana University in 1964. As a part of his continuing education, Phil earned the MAI designation (master's degree in real estate appraising). He was a Commercial Real Estate Lending Specialist in the commercial lending divisions of Lincoln Life, Cardinal Bank, Ford Motor Credit Company, Bank One, and Fifth Third Bank. Phil retired from Fifth Third Bank as Vice President of Commercial Real Estate.

Phil loved life and lived it well. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Phil was an avid IU basketball fan. He was a member of the Mystic Tie Lodge #398 F. & A.M. of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Valley Scottish Rite, and a member of the Indianapolis Murat Shrine. Phil will be remembered for his fun-loving, witty personality and kind spirit.

Leaving to cherish his memory is his wife of 40 years, S. Chloetene Gardner; daughter, Cynthia K. (Ray) Sailus of Novi, Michigan; two sons, Christopher P. Gardner of Savannah, Georgia, and John R. (Kristin) Gardner of Danville, California; brother, Gayle W. (Carolyn) Gardner of Richmond; grandchildren, Bryan, Jenna, and Brandon Miller, Katie (Jackson) Depping, Colleen Gardner, and Jackson and Josephine Gardner; and many, many wonderful friends, including best friends, Randy and Terri Bethel.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Thomas A. Gardner.

A memorial celebration will be announced by the family at a future date. The family has entrusted Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond and Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 (https://tunnel2towers.org/) or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611 (https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ways-to-give/donate-now).

Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com or www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Palladium-Item from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2020.

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April 1, 2020

Lost a great friend that always had a smile on his face and a humorous commentary at the ready. From our first meeting in the Social Hall to our last
get together a few weeks back at dinner I will aways remember his warm and caring presence. We will split a bottle of red wine the next time we meet my friend.

March 29, 2020

So Sorry about Phil. After Howleys told us about his illness,Bob was going to hospital on the next day but that is when all the restrictions on visitors went into effect. He will be missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. GO IU!

Bob and Gayle Cowdrey

Linda Sizemore

March 29, 2020

Chloe and family. Sending sympathy and prayers. Worked with Phil at Bank One. He provided many laughs and good times. He was a special guy.

March 28, 2020

Chloe and family, There is a special sorrow when a friend with such laughter and fun passes. One of a kind. I am praying for you all.....that memories fill the emptiness. And, that a peace that only comes from the Lord Jesus comforts you. Pat Swallow Griffin, classmate.

Dan Kane

March 27, 2020

Chloe, John, and family. So sorry to hear about Phils passing. He truly brought a smile to many people and will be missed.

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