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Ronald Gardner Obituary
Ronald Wilson Gardner, 63, died Friday, July 22, 2011 at his home in Tallahassee.
Arrangements for a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Gardner was born February 22, 1948 in Roswell, New Mexico to Alvie Wilson and Florrie Mae Popham Gardner, who preceded him in death.. He graduated from Florida State University with degrees in business and English, and served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam era. A talented photographer, he operated Ron Gardner Photography in Tallahassee for many years.
Survivors include three daughters, Kelly Adams and Kristina Gardner, both of Tallahassee and Melissa Gardner of Gainesville, Georgia; a brother, Jimmy Gardner of Mesa, Arizona; four grandchildren, Alexander Adams. Johnathon Newman, Rhonda Newman and Josh Newman; and his former wife, Linda Gardner, also of Tallahassee.
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Robb W
July 27, 2011
Good man!! A lot of fun conversations about photography and life!!
Sophia G
July 27, 2011
My thoughts are with Ron's family. I only knew him a short while, but he was a great person.
Julie Ghent
July 26, 2011
Ron, you were a very special friend to me. What an amazing & talented person you are. I miss you. God be with your family.. I'm greatly sorry for your loss.
Christina L
July 25, 2011
What a teddy bear of a man. Ron was passionate about photography, and believed in the potential of others. I hadn't realized I would have only a short time to know him. Yet in that short time, he taught me quite a bit. And the best part was he listened to ideas, discussed them, and even started planning them. I just wish we could have seen them through. Rest in the arms of the angels, Ron.
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Marvin Naiman
July 25, 2011
Kelly and all of Mr. Gardner's loved ones, I'm terribly sorry for your loss!
Randy Peevy
July 25, 2011
God bless you Ron. What a great guy. Always willing to help and teach, I'll miss him He was a good friend.
Lien Mya Nguyen
July 25, 2011
May God be with you my friend.
Amanda Beck
July 25, 2011
He was an amazing person, his kindness definitely touched my life. Ron was extremely talented, and it was a privilege to work with him. I can't believe he is gone, its heartbreaking.
Jami Sims
July 24, 2011
I did not personally know him but I saw his pictures and thought they were amazing! R.I.P
Lien Mya Nguyen
July 24, 2011
He was my bff. We talked everyday shared many memories together. He was the the best friend anyone can have. A great mentor. I still cant believe he is gone. SO many things unsaid. I want to tell him how much I appreciated his friendship and everything he taught me. Ron R.I.P. you will always be in my heart. Even though I cant go with you to your resting place... but you know Im there with you in spirit my friend.
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