November 22 1946 July 24 2019
Ray Evans Gardner, 72, of Riner, was born on November 22, 1946. He lost his 18 year battle with cancer on July 24, 2019. Ray was a loving and patient husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a humble Christian man, and a lifelong member of Floyd Church of Christ. He was a dedicated employee of Kollmorgen for 48 years. Ray was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Aimee Susan Gardner; his parents, Otha and Annie Mae Gardner. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Reed Gardner; his daughter, Julie Gardner Jackson (Kenneth); his son, Jared Evans Gardner (Misti); grandchildren, Mallorie Jean Gardner and Jonah Evans Gardner; brother Douglas Lee Gardner (Martha); niece, Amanda Gardner; nephew, Scott Gardner; and his special friend, Dan McGuire. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Center, NRVMC Medical Care Unit, and Carilion Hospice. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Friday, July 26, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Jared Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ray Evans Gardner please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ray Evans Gardner November 22 1946 July 24 2019.
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Death notice for the town of: Christiansburg, state: Virginia