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Rodney ( RJ) Gardner Jr.

Passed 04/12/2024

Obituary For Rodney ( RJ) Gardner Jr.

Mr. Rodney Gardner Jr. Affectionately Known As β€œRJ” of Bronwood, GA transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, April 12, 2024.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.)

Thursday, April 18, 2024 from (9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.)

Funeral arrangements: The Funeral Service will be Thursday, April 18, 2024, @ 5:00 P.M. at Johnson & Son Funeral Service Joe Moore Memorial Chapel 184 Crawford Street NE, Dawson, GA

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson & Son Funeral Service 184 Crawford Street NE Dawson, GA 39842 Commissioner Ernest M. Johnson, Owner-LFD


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The Peace Lily was sent for Rodney ( RJ) Gardner Jr. - April 18, 2024

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Bryant Rora sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Rodney ( RJ) Gardner Jr. - April 18, 2024

Sending your family prayers, love, and light during this difficult time. Know that God loves you and it will get better with time.

Bryant Rora

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was sent for Rodney ( RJ) Gardner Jr. - April 17, 2024

Jimmie C Gardner sent Red and White Handled Basket for Rodney ( RJ) Gardner Jr. - April 16, 2024

Our deepest sympathy and condolences are extended. We love you dearly, continued prayers. May the peace and blessings of God be upon you always.

Jimmie C & Leslie Gardner

Felicia Robinson sent Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket for Rodney ( RJ) Gardner Jr. - April 16, 2024

So sorry for your loss and pray Jesus covers your family and soothes the grief. Love Felicia, Jozmen, and Charlie Robinson

Bryan Strickland sent Beautiful Dreams for Rodney ( RJ) Gardner Jr. - April 14, 2024

May God's Peace find RJ and the Gardner family.

Bryan & Michele Strickland

I am just now hearing of this and am completely shocked. Please accept my sincere condolences in your loss. Praying for all family and friends.

Our deepest condolence to our extended family. Words cannot express how you feel at this time. We can all relate. This road will be traveled by us all. God has given us a time and hour that we don't have. He also so gave us memories for time such as this. Our prayer is that he keeps us near to him for he is the strength. Charlie (Big Brown)& Mable, Shelia, Chris, Charlene & Janet Andrews

May the peace of God and his love, cover your entire family, in the name of Jesus. Deepest sympathy Patsy Shields & Clint Collins family

RJ my brother I miss you. I love you kid I swear if we could talk one more time I woulda be better. In my heart and on my mind always Brudda. We used to be unstoppable on that court bruh. Get your rest family

I would've never thought in a million years brother. I'm glad I got to love you while you was here & I knew you loved me back bro. Ima miss you, we wasn't ready for this. I pray for your soul & your family's. I love you RJ. πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™

Our hearts are here to lift your spirits so that you may heal and find peace knowing that RJ is in the arms of our Heavenly Father.

Deepest sympathy, condolences and prayers for the Gardner family. RIP RJ πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™ Jeanette Smith

Deepest condolences and prayers to the Gardner family. -Ryan Jackson & family

My condolences to the Gardner and extended families. πŸ™ Praying for family...My deepest sympathy Michael Hall and family..Much love

He was a kind human being and a good friend. Had some great memories. I'll never forget how good he was on that court. RIP man. -Devin

God bless Mr.& Mrs. Gardner & family with love!! Damon & Martha BaldwinπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

It is With Deepest Sympathy

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Harris and Chavon Hayden

On behalf of The Loud Family we are sending our love and condolences during this difficult time. Praying for comfort for the entire family. πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

Praying continuously for the family.

MY prayers and thoughts are with you at tthis time, God bless the family

To the Family so sorry for your loss praying for Strength,Peace and understanding.

My deepest condolences to the family. Continuing to pray for your strength during this time. - Brittany Howell

Our hearts and prayers are with you. Sincere condolences. The Staff at The Ag Connection & Connecting Kids Inside Out

Rodney I'm so sorry... I know these times are difficult ... you are in my thoughts and prayers πŸ™ Deborah Stewart Blythe

Deborah Stewart Blythe

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I pray for peace and comfort for each of you. Jan Parker

My sincere condolences to you and your family. May God bring comfort to y'all. Continual prayers during this most difficult timeπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Regina Davis & Family

Our thoughts and prayers goes out to your family, May God continue to comfort you all. We are so sorry for the loss of your son RJ. May God's Peace comfort you and your family. Steve & Blake Phillips

On behalf of the Kappa Alpha Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Spring Class of 2022, The Centennial 10 Pearls & 2 Rubies, we would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family. May the Lord's peace cover you all.

To Morgan, you are our baby sister, when you hurt, we hurt. We love you.

Sending condolences and heartfelt prayers of strength in your time of sorrow. Tuwanna Florida-Hill and Family

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Sorry for your loss,may God bless the family with love, peace, and understanding!!β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™πŸ™Mary Grier&family

We're so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers."Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time." Love You Chambers

My God, please wrap your arms around Rodney and V. Cover their hearts to help them through this storm called life, in Jesus name pray for this family With heartfelt condolences to my Gardner family, the Dority, and Sparks family From Ruby Tullis and Family

Our hearts ache for our cousins and entire family. We extend heartfelt condolences and sympathy to all. We pray for strength, peace, and understanding. May the entire family be comforted throughout this difficult time. God Bless,

Jimmie C & Leslie Gardner Gladys & Jimmie Lee Gardner Gardner Family

Love and prayers for RJ's Family. Prayers for comfort and peace that only God can give. Bless you Gardner Family. Love, Greg and Mallory Garland

My deepest condolences and sympathy during your time of bereavement. Prayers that God's peace will find its way into your hearts and minds. Yolonda Basilio

My deepest sympathies to the Gardner family. I pray that God's love and comfort will be with you during these difficult days ahead. I am sending special prayer for the Gardner family.

Loretta Y. Jones &family

Our deepest sympathy to the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Monroe and Shirley Clark.

My heartfelt condolences to RJ's family during this difficult time. I worked with RJ for a brief time and found him to be a very intelligent young man. I pray for his entire family to find comfort unto the lord. RJ I pray for you a peaceful journey. You will be missed young man. Mr.West

Sorry for your loss our prayers to the family and friends RIP . Kevin and Penny Hamby and family .

My deepest sympathy for my family and such a huge loss may god bless us all.

Kee kee McKenzie

I love you Mrs.Gardner and may God give you the strength you and your family needs right now! I'm so sorry for your loss πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

My deepest sympathy to the family

May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Shala Brooks

Many prayers and condolences to the Gardner family, extended family, and Greenwave family.

Lequvia Ousley, TCHS class of 2003 πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸŒŠπŸ•Š

Condolences and prayers for the Gardner family.May the God of comfort, peace and strength cover all during this time.

To my family especially to Deacon Gardner and his wife n daughters with tears in my eyes n heart heavy 😭 I love y'all but God love you more for he said in his word he would never leave us nor forsake us so let's join hands and believe in God's holy word Amen Amen much love always family πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

I love you and may your heart rest, when you see my mother Olivia, auntie Johnnie Mae. Please give them a hug for me and tell them I miss them. Your smile is what will always be in my heart and always stay. Love you big head.

RJ you really hurt me with this one. May your soul rest in peace and my prayers are with your family.

I'm lost for words just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and care(⁠β•₯⁠﹏⁠β•₯⁠) Moon

my condolences and prayers goes out to the family. MARY BODIFORD AND FAMILY

My deepest condolences to family! Praying for strength.love and peace.

I was a coworker with RJ. I didn't know him on a personal level, however he always spoke and was cordial. My prayers are with his family during this time . I pray God's peace and comfort surrounds you.

Cindy Jones

My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. May God provide His love, strength, and understand. πŸ™

We are deeply sorry for your loss praying for Strength,Peace and understanding.

My deepest condolences and prayers goes out to the family, May God continue to comfort you all .

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Johnson & Son Funeral Service | Dawson, GA

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