Theardis "Mickey" Gardner, Sr.

October 10, 1946 ~ August 3, 2018
Theardis Gardner, Sr. was born to Earnest, Sr. and Marie Abron-Gardner on October 10, 1946 in Hughes Springs. He went to school at New Mountain and Ore City Duncan High School and graduated from Pittsburg Fred Douglas High School in 1967. Bro. Gardner chopped and picked cotton in Wolfe City from 1955-1966. He eventually went to work at Thikol Longhorn Ammunition Plant from 1967-1970 and Clement Sand and Gravel from 1970-1976, Harris Industry from 1976-1979, Atlas Truck Line from 1979-1985 and retired from ICO Tubular and worked there from 1985-2002. He joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (formerly New Hope Baptist Church) in 1956 under the leadership of Rev. Otis Warren. He served as Trustee, Secretary of the Male Chorus, President of the Mass Choir, President of the Pastor’s Aide Committee, President of the Rhodes Heights Cemetery Association, Bus Driver and Director of the Steel Country Truckers.
He leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Theardis “Bo” Gardner, Jr.; three daughters, Felisha Gardner, Nakeisha Gardner and Nabrisha Gardner; two brothers, John Albert (Maggie) Gardner and Melvin Gardner; two sisters, Willie Marie (Hollis) Tennison and Sherly Marie Cooper; three grandchildren, Nyaja Gardner, La’Keilah Gardner and Kambee Gardner; a sister-in-law, Joann Gardner; his former wives, Shirley Stinson-Medford of Longview, Pauline Norris of Longview and Senita Wright of Marietta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bro. Gardner was preceded in death by both his parents; a daughter, Daphne Evette Gardner; two brothers, Earnest Gardner, Jr. and Thomas Gardner; and a former wife, Cassandra Y. Jackson.
Sorry to here about Mickey, I went to school with him at Douglass High School in Pittsburg Tx.
May God continue to strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time. We loved his wonderful spririt
Condolences to the Gardner family.
May God bless the family in this time of sorrow: God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress. (Psalm 46:1) John 11:25 assures ‘the one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.’ What comfort and strength we can gain from Almighty God’s letter to us.
Thank Please accept my sincere condolences to the Gardner Family for the loss of Mickey. It was quite a shock to hear of his death and that he had been ill. I will miss his sense of humor and great personality. It will not be the same may God Bless is all. Sincerely Toie
Mama and I are with our family in spirit during this time. You are in our prayers and we send you so much love from Colorado. I will miss the way he made me and Mama laugh. He definitely had a style of his own and he knew how to strut it.
Mickey a friend to many. He will be missed. His laughter was contagious. Rest in peace my friend.
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one, We have many fond memories of Jack O Diamond, our prayers will continue to be with the family during this trying time. The Nelson’s (Webster and Marilyn)
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Gardner family. God bless each of you. Faye Brown
rest in peace my brother you will be missed