Ronnie Andrew Gardner
Ronnie Andrew Gardner, age 37, of Maryville, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, February 28, 2013. He was an employee of Asphalt Maintenance of Tennessee. Ronnie put his Lord on in Baptism February 24, 1991 and worshiped with other Christians at Maryville Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cecil and Irene Gardner, and Charles Walker. He is survived by his loving grandmother, Roberta Willbanks Walker; parents, Claude and Jan Gardner; daughter, Halie Jan Gardner; and sister, Jackie Champion Hayward. Other survivors include uncle and aunt, Ernest ‘Junior’ and Linda Gardner; uncle and aunt, Dr. Robert C and Beth Walker. He had a kind and gentle heart and was loved by many, who will sadly miss him. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2013, with a celebration of his life to follow. This will take place at the Maryville Church of Christ, 611 Sherwood Dr., Maryville, with Minister Johnathan Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Steps House, 712 Boggs Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920; Serenity Shelter 418 N. Broadway Street, Knoxville, TN 37917 or The Landon Caldwell Educational Scholarship Fund c/o Maryville Church of Christ. Condolences may be sent to Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000, http://www.SmithMaryville.com
