尊敬的博士. 理查德J. 加德纳, 83岁, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, 12月18日, 2019 with his family by his side. A service of Worship to God and Thanksgiving for Dr. 加德纳 s life will be Friday, 12月20日, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Spring Branch Baptist Church by his pastor, 牧师. Buddy Amerson and Dr. Wayne Williams with burial to follow in the McBee Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, 12月19日, 2019 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral 首页 and other times at the home.
Dr. 加德纳 was born November 8, 1936年在哈茨维尔, SC the son of the late 理查德Jefferson and Catherine Lucas 加德纳. A 1954 graduate of Bishopville High School, he went on to attain his Business Degree from Coker College and his Doctorate of Theology from International Theological Seminary. Dr. 加德纳 served in the South Carolina Army National Guard for 14 years achieving the rank of Captain, and was a faithful member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. 1963年，博士. 加德纳 gave his heart to the Lord in salvation, and the following year surrendered to the call of God on his life to preach the gospel. He pastored many local churches in his early ministry before being led of God into full-time missions. 1980年，博士. 加德纳 and his family accepted the call to serve as missionaries to the Commonwealth of Virginia. He faithfully served in that capacity until returning to Chesterfield County, SC in 1990 to accept the position of Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Colony in Ruby, SC where he would serve until his retirement in 2015. A man of faith and family, Dr. 加德纳 enjoyed serving the Lord alongside his family. He was blessed to have the distinct honor of baptizing each of his children and grandchildren, and officiating each of his children s wedding ceremonies. He was affectionately known to his family as “Daddy G” and will always be remembered for his 爱 of helping others and his quick wit and humorous personality. A true outdoorsman, Dr. 加德纳 also enjoyed farming, gardening, and raising animals. He was an avid Clemson Tigers fan and enjoyed traveling with his family.
In addition to his parents, Dr. 加德纳 was also preceded in death by a sister, Cappie Baskin; and brothers-in-law, Emsley Baskin and Gerald Stover. Survivors include his be爱d wife of 54 years, Marie 加德纳 of the home; children, Cathy (牧师. Mark) Phillips, Michelle (Mitchell) Raynor both of Ruby, SC, Richard (Tammy) 加德纳, Jr. 兰开斯特, SC, and Tricia (Wendell) Parnell of Hartsville, SC; grandchildren, Kyle (Katherine) Phillips, Grace (Jayson) Steven, 安娜·玛丽·雷诺, 梅根·雷诺, 杰克逊雷诺, 詹姆斯·加德纳, and Emily 加德纳; sister, Linda Stover of Columbia, SC; and nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Regency SouthernCare Hospice of Chesterfield for their ministry, 爱, 并支持博士. 加德纳 and their family.
Memorials may be made to Spring Branch Baptist Church, 米登多夫路5106号, 哈茨维尔，南卡罗来纳州29550 or to the Good Samaritan Colony, P.O. Box 38, Ruby, SC, 29741. For God so 爱d the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral 首页 (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the 加德纳 family.