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Marcus Gardner Obituary
Nashville, TN
Age 55, passed away October 17, 2014 at Alive Hospice Skyline Madison Campus.
He was a lifelong member of the St. James AME Church, Nashville, TN, and a 1978 graduate of Stratford High School. After graduation, he entered the US. Marine Corps. After service, he worked Braid Ward Printing Company for approximately 23 years. He was later employed by Dell Computer INC. until his illness. He was an avid reader, collector of comic books, guitarist, and loved collecting videos and movies.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Gardner, Sr.
He is survived by dedicated and devoted mother, Esther Gardner; brother, James (Shonica) Gardner, Jr.; sisters, Gwendolyn (Clinton) Simon, Summerville, SC, Valencia (Lunzo) Martin, Chattanooga, TN, Lura Gardner-Davis; 13 nieces & nephews, Brandon Gardner, Tracy Lunzo Martin, Amber Davis, Taylor Martin, Joshua Davis, Joi Davis, James Gardner III, Justin Davis, Trumond Martin, Alexander Gardner, Aaron Gardner, Jacob Gardner, and Chole Davis; four aunts and four uncles; and a host of cousins and friends.
Viewing Tuesday, 12-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, with funeral to follow at Payne Chapel AME Church, 212 Neil Ave. Rev. Sydney Bryant, Pastor. Interment Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery.
Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc., (615) 244-4755.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marcus Gardner
Tony Armstrong
October 16, 2015
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Ramona Nicks/Sweatt
October 29, 2014
What a friend we have in Jesus, I won't to say to the Gardner family that i knew Marcus for years,he was my true friend. We had so many fun time's together, he loved his music so much i thought he was Jimmy Hendrix, Bootsey collins,sly family stone it goes on in on.And one more thing he loved his comic books,we couldn't go in a store without him buying several comic books and albums and he would just be so happy adding those items to his collections.one more thing mom and his dad and the whole family he loved you all to death. ...
Dorothy and Millicent Demoss
October 22, 2014
To the Entire Gardner Family Marcus was a wonderful young man with a warm personality.May God Bless and Keep you during rhis time of sorrow Love Always .
Phyllis Pope-Gardner
October 22, 2014
To the Gardner Family:
We the Pope Family extend our heart felt sympathy to Mrs. Gardner, Gwen, Valencia, James Jr. and Laura. We know that in your time of sorrow God will take care of you. Marcus was a great guy and his happy smile will always be with us in our memories.
Carmita Dunn
October 22, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Keep God in your heart and he will wipe away all the tears. I send my condolences to the whole Gardner family.
Calvin & Sandra Reaves
October 22, 2014
Marcus was just a wonderful person with a great spirit. His knowledge and love for music was always a joy to talk with him. We will miss him and our prayers are with the family.
Karen Hambrick-Shannon
October 22, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God bless you and keep you, for Marcus is with his Father's now (earthly and heavenly). Peace and blessings.
Shirley Caldwell-McMillion
October 21, 2014
To the Gardner family, I'm very sorry for your loss of a great son. My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of bereavement,
Patricia Stokes-Hines
October 21, 2014
Mrs. Gardner. My deepest sympathy to you and your family..."May the Lord comfort you in this difficult time".
Leroy, Patricia and Anton Hines
Angela Whitaker
October 21, 2014
Marcus was a nice guy.. We worked together at Dell Computer... My heart is saddened to hear of his passing.. Rest in Peace Marcus.. You will be truly missed.
October 21, 2014
Praying for peace and strength for the Gardner family during this difficult time. Sending love and light to everyone.
Patricia Durrett Yates and family
October 21, 2014
Praying for peace and strength for the Gardner family during this most difficult time. Sending live and light to everyone.
Tony Armstrong
October 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ralph Armstrong Jr
October 21, 2014
the entire armstrong family send condolences to the gardner family.marcus may he rest in peace knowing that he was well liked and loved.we know he is in a better place!
Joseph Jackson
October 21, 2014
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this time or sorrow my GOD blessed you.
Geraldine Graham
October 21, 2014
To the Gardner family. The God we serve is a good God and he will never leave you or forsake you Marcus is resting waiting on us to get there hold on keep the faith joy will come in the morning We love you . Mrs Gardner you are a strong beautiful woman Graham Family
Theresa Abernathy-Gordon
October 21, 2014
The Abernathy family would like to express our sincere, heartfelt condolences in the passing of our friend and classmate Marcus Gardner. May thoughts of Heaven and the awesomeness of finally being in the presence of our Lord and Savior give you peace. Please know that you are in our prayers. When we all get to Heaven, what a day of rejoicing it will be~
IDA HUNTER
October 21, 2014
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MARCUS' PASSING. THE WILSONS ARE KEEPING THE GARDNER FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.
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