J. C. Gardner

Obituary For J. C. Gardner

JC “Pop” Gardner was born on March 6, 1945 to John Wesley Washington and Rosalee Gardner in Valdosta Georgia. He attended Lowndes County Schools and graduated from Westside High School. JC relocated to Tampa, Florida where he met his wife of 43 years, Irene (Gloria). He worked for CSX Railroad for many years. In 1989, JC moved back home to Valdosta. He worked for the City of Valdosta Sanitation Department and Lowndes High School before retiring. JC enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and loved ones.

JC was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 4 brothers, and 1 sister. He leaves to cherish his memories… his children Greta Pittman (Seminole, FL), James Gardner (St. Petersburg, FL), Yolanda Gardner, Sonja (Mike) Goins, Frank (Magdalene) McDonald all of Valdosta, GA. Minister Rodney (Wendy) Jones, Benjamin (Nicole) McDonald of Jacksonville, FL. Siblings… Johnny (Diane) Washington, Annie Jewel Miller, Easter (William) Elliott, Ben Washington, Milton (Shirley) Washington all of Valdosta, GA…Donnie Fletcher, Betty Jean (Eddie) Davis, Jerry Fletcher, Gladys Fletcher, Thomasina Fletcher, Glynis Fletcher all of Tampa, FL. One sister-in-law Anne Thomas Tampa, FL.. 21 grands, 30 great-grands, 2 great-great grands, River Hill Missionary Baptist Church Family, and a host of sorrowful nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends. Special Thanks to.. The Scott and Roberts Mortuary Staff, Brenda, Oterice, Patricia, “Bo Peep”

Lem, Alicia (Biscuit), Carolyn and all who have touched JC in a special way.

A Celebration of life for Mr. J. C. Gardner will be held Saturday, October 3 at 3:00 P M at River Hill Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Joe Troope is the pastor officiate. Burial will follow in the Pallbearer Cemetery. There will not be a public viewing for Mr. Gardner.

Scott and Roberts

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