Funeral service for Jay Gardner, 55, of Anniston will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Dr. Stephen Anthony and Dr. Rick Reaves officiating. Burial will follow at Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the church.
He is survived by his wife, Donna G. Gardner; daughters, Malorie Harrelson (Dustin) and Candace Goodman (Sean); sister, Bettina Gardner; brother, Ed Gardner; grandbuddy to Cooper Jay Harrelson and Gatlin Coy Goodman.
Mr. Gardner is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Betty Gardner; sister Debora Wellingham.
Pallbearers will be Hal O'Kelley, Tim Roszell, Jim Nance, Milton Harris, and Randy Bentley.
Mr. Gardner attended both, Wellborn High School and Gadsden State Community College and was also a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Flowers are accepted or contributions can be made to the Jay Gardner Medical Student Scholarship at Walter Wellborn High School, 135 Pinson Road, Anniston, AL 36201.
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September 6, 2017
Joyce & Earl Comer
Donna and families Jay's funeral today was the most touching funeral I have ever attended.I could feel the spirit of the Lord in that place. All of the kind words which were said about Jay and the families were unusual in these days and times. A good christian man and woman like you and Jay are such good examples for all the young folks today. We love you!!!
September 6, 2017
Cheryl Butterworth
I will keep you all in my prayers, May God wrap his arms around you during your time of grief! Cheryl Grammer Barnett Butterworth
September 5, 2017
Vanessa Elston
My condolences to the family.
September 5, 2017
Joyce and jimmy Johnson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If he wasn't such a special person, husband, father and grandbuddy the pain of us left on this side of heaven wouldn't be so bad. Praise God for the reunion to come.
September 5, 2017
Tracy and Mark Epps
Prayers for the whole Gardener family! I pray GOD continues to keep you all close to HIM during this time and always!
September 5, 2017
I am deeply sorry to read about the loss of Jay. May your entire family find comfort knowing that our heavenly father will hear and answer your cry for help. (Jeremiah 29:11&12)
September 5, 2017
Janet Smith
My prayers are with the family and Jays friends .
September 4, 2017
There are no words for this loss. Jay was a great man, in more ways than one. Please accept our complete sympathy and know that prayers are with your entire family during this loss and beyond. God be with you all.
John and Angie Durham
September 4, 2017
Gerrie Harman
So sorry for your family and that those grandson's will never really know him or have memories lof him. I am praying for your family.
September 4, 2017
Ben & Denise Troncalli
"Time cannot steal the treasures that we carry in our hearts, nor ever dim the shining thoughts our cherished past imparts. For the memories of the ones we loved so dear still cast a gentle glow, to grace our days and light our paths, wherever we may go."
- author unknown
Please find comfort in ALL the special memories and know that Jay's ("Grandbuddy's") spirit will be with you always! With sincerest sympathy, Ben & Denise Gardner Troncalli
September 4, 2017
Peggy Amado
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Peggy Amado
September 4, 2017
What a wonderful man. I was blessed to work with him. He has gone to receive his healing, and we will see him well again. God bless and carry you through this time of grief. Regenia Hardin
September 4, 2017
Alysia Pace - Gooden
September 4, 2017
Becky Morris
May God's Loving Arms,
Carry All of the Family Through This Difficult Time!
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