Ralph Roland Gardner, 77, of 125 Farrell Street in Eden, passed away early Friday morning, September 20, 2013, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, September 22, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel.
A Rockingham County native, Mr. Gardner was born February 24, 1936. He was the son of the late John and Ethel Reese Gardner. Mr. Gardner was a retiree of Vanier Graphics.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Harrison Gardner of the home; three daughters, Gerri Haraway of Eden, Beverly Dawn Williams of Dry Fork, VA, and Judy Perkins and husband, James of Eden; two sons, Michael Dale Gardner and Anthony Gardner, both of Eden; nine grandchildren, Cathy Gardner, Summer Weiss, T. C. Gardner, Jessica Haraway, Christina Williams, Angela Williams, Kayla Gardner, Andy Gardner, and Matthew Perkins; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, John "Bill" Gardner and wife, Alma, William Frank Gardner and wife, Joretta, Allen Ray Gardner and wife, Nancy, David Lee Gardner and wife, Arlene and Roger Dwayne Gardner and wife, Helen; and two sisters, Brenda G. Taylor and Carol G. Allen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Charlene Bond and Nancy Jean Gentry.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Sunday (3 - 4 PM) at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter, Gerri at 248 Weaver Street in Eden.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Ken and I are so sorry to hear about Ralph. We both worked with him at Vanier Graphics for many years. Praying for comfort and peace for all of the family.
Ken and Marilyn Robertson
TC, we are so very sorry for your loss,we know how much you loved your Papa and will miss him.We will keep you in our prayers,if you need anything please let us know.
David & Phyllis Hall
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