J. Ferrell Gardner

James Ferrell Gardner, 73, husband of Sadie Maybin Hodge Gardner, died Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Tuomey Healthcare System in Sumter.

Born July 4, 1936, in Sumter, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Gladys Player Gardner. He was a certified dental technician for over 53 years, served in the South Carolina National Guard, and was past chairman of deacons, Sunday school teacher, and active member of Clarendon Baptist Church in Alcolu. He loved his family and his church.

Surviving in addition to his wife of Alcolu are two sons, James Ferrell “Jay” (Kim) Gardner Jr. and Lenn (Tabitha) Gardner of Alcolu; a brother, Robert L. (Alice) Gardner Jr. of Augusta, Ga.; and a sister, Mary Edna “Meg” (Kermit) Huggins of Hilton Head; six grandchildren, Lauren, Jordan, Robby, Katherine Ann, Sadie and W. L. Gardner.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in Clarendon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kirk Carlisle officiating.

Burial followed in Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were David McCabe, James Richburg, Mark Evans, Tom Chappell, Jack Hubbard and Neil Richardson.

Memorials may be made to Clarendon Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 307, Alcolu, SC 29001.

Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory of Manning was in charge of the arrangements.