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James "Jimmy" Gardner

Passed 09/07/2026

Obituary For James "Jimmy" Gardner

Mr. James “Jimmy” Lewis Gardner, 72, of Shelby, NC passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He was born on June 22, 1954 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Bessie Gardner and the late Melvin Crawford.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 12:00 Noon and at other times on Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th from 6:00 PM until 8:30 PM at 135 Schenck Farm Rd. Lawndale.

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Wishing the family comfort and peace during this difficult time. A life-long friend, and kind person, through elementry, jr high and high school.

Dr. James S. Logan

Dr. James S. Logan

To the family and friends of My cousin Jimmy Gardner.May your pain been light and your remembrance be heavy for Jimmy was a caring man who did for many! He would come and visit me in Cherryvile and love for his family my heart was filed and with the setting of the sun on his life I reply no more pain my cousin,and I bid you good bye! Love always Tyrone.

Tyrone Ross Sr

Praying that God's everlasting Love will comfort you through this difficult time

Melinda L Corry

Prayers and sympathy rih Constance Wilson Family And Friends!!!!

Constance Wilson

To Debra Nick and the Gardner family my condolences. May our Lord's comfort and peace be with all of us who knew Jimmy.

Kimberly Morrow

Our hearts are broken as we learned the news of our dear friend Jimmy's transitioning.We have talked about him for weeks and have been praying for him. A true friend forever and was so funny and his caring spirit will always be remembered. He would come by to visit occasionally and he was always concerned about the situations of old friends. We love him very much and truly have fond memories of him. His life was an example of someone who lives on in your memory of being a great friend. God bless you family and know that we are praying for you ❤️🙏🏽Peace and Blessings. Roger/Suzette Ross

Roger/Suzette Ross

Sending condolences and prayers to the family that God give you strength during your grief. Jimmy has always been apart of my family since childhood due to our families having known each other for years. You and your smile will be greatly missed.

Barbara Young Dula

TO THE FAMILY: WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, JUST KNOW THIS OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. JIMMY WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM. R.I.H. JIMMY. FROM MR&MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY CHARLOTTE , N.C.

MR&MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY / BRENDA SHADE DABBS)

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