ALCOLU – James Ferrell Gardner, 73, husband of Sadie Maybin Hodge Gardner, died Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Tuomey Healthcare System in Sumter.
Born July 14, 1936, in Sumter, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Gladys Player Gardner. He was a certified dental technician for over 53 years, served in the South Carolina National Guard, and was past chairman of deacons, Sunday school teacher, and active member of Clarendon Baptist Church in Alcolu. He loved his family and his church.
Surviving in addition to his wife of Alcolu are two sons, James Ferrell “Jay” Gardner Jr. and his wife Kim, and Lenn Gardner and his wife Tabitha of Alcolu; a brother, Robert L. Gardner Jr. and his wife Alice of Augusta, GA; and a sister, Mary Edna “Meg” Huggins and her husband Kermit of Hilton Head; six grandchildren, Lauren, Jordan, Robby, Katherine Ann, Sadie and W. L. Gardner.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in Clarendon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kirk Carlisle officiating. Burial was in Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David McCabe, James Richburg, Mark Evans, Tom Chappell, Jack Hubbard, and Neil Richardson.
Memorials may be made to Clarendon Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 307, Alcolu, SC 29001.
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CONDOLENCES
Dear Gardner Family,
We are so very sorry about the passing of Mr. Ferrell. He was such a kind and loving person. We will always remember the good fellowship we had with all of you when we were members of Clarendon Baptist. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aubrey and Janie Ard
From: Aubrey Ard
My Dear Friend Maybin,
Gene and I were so very sorry to hear that Ferrell had passed away. Please know that we share in your sorrow, but also rejoice in knowing that he is in his heavenly home with his Heavenly Father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Please know that you can call me any time you might need a shoulder or a listening ear.
I love you,
Shirley
From: Shirley Gallagher
Mrs.Maybin. It is with great sorrow that we learned that Mr.Ferrell passed .He was truly a wonderful person who made Nancy and myself feel right at home when we first attended Clarendon Baptist Church 3years ago.We will surely miss his great sense of humor.Please know that He is with his Savior now and Jesus has welcomed him with open arms, God bless you during this difficult time. Bert @ Nancy
From: bert &hnancy
Jay and family,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad.We know it is a hard thing to go through but know GOD will help you each and every day.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From: summerton drugs family
My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Treasure the memories, the good times and they will help you in the days to come. when the missing gets you down, think of something that Mr. Gardner did or said to make you laugh. It will help to remember the good times.
May God bless you all.
From: Earline
Dear Gardner Family,
We, the friends and co-workers of SCDOT, would like to convey our condolences to your family. We know you have truly lost a strong link in the chain of the Gardner family. Just remember that God is there to continue to hold you up and to keep you from falling. Even though, we may not understand why God does the things he does, he has a reason for everything and he makes no mistakes. Just continue to be strong and lean and depend on God, for he has all the answers.
From: Bessie E. Leonard
Dear Aunt Maybin and Family,
I am sorry about your loss. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
May God bless you and your family.
Alicia and Steve Colohan
From: Alicia Gardner-Colohan
Maybin,
We are so sorry to hear about Ferrell and the lost that your family must now feel. I send regret that we are unable to come to SC to personally give our love and support at this time. Neither Dad nor Mom would be able to make the trip. We all send our love and prayers to Jay's family, Lynn's family and you. Much Love from all of the Merrell Family in Tenn..
From: Sheri Merrell Scates
It's always sad to hear of a classmate passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Cullen & Mary Newman
From: Cullen Newman
To Jay,Kim and Children. Thinking of you at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Kimberly & Chris Ambroggio, Ava and Nikolas.
From: Kim Ambroggio
Sorry to hear about Mr. Ferrell's passing. Our prayers go out to his family.
- Albert and Shelley Ard
From: Albert Ard
My husband, Caroll and I were classmates of Ferrell's at Edmunds High School. We are very sorry to learn of his death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From: Elizabeth Gentry Carter
I just found this online Obit. I didnt know Mr. Ferrell had passed. Im so sorry for his family for their loss. Ill miss him terribly.
