Mr.Gardner passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Atrium Health Care.
Though mentally challenged his entire life, Dickie never met a stranger. He was dearly loved and will be remembered by all who met him. He was a resident at the InReach Nevins Group Home with housemates Bobby, Eddie, Ted and Paul.
Dickie was born November 13, 1945 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the son of the late James Luther Gardner, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Faller Gardner. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother James Luther Gardner, Jr.
He is survived by his sister Jean Gardner Northrop (husband William Harriss Northrop) of Wilmington, NC; niece Alex Wilson (husband Mark) of Charlotte, NC; nephew Reece Gardner and daughters Jordan and Jenna of Naples, Fl; cousins Betty Temple of Tarboro, NC, Martha Becht (husband Kurt) of Blythewood, SC and George Faller (wife Lillian) of Columbia, SC.
The family invites friends to share in a celebration of Dickie’s life at 11am on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Prichard Memorial Baptist Church located at 1117 South Boulevard in Charlotte. The family will receive friends from 10am until Service time. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park located at 5716 Monroe Road in Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to InReach, 4530 Park Road, Suite 300, Charlotte NC 28209 or to Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church.
The family expresses deep appreciation to InReach and Christie Sproles, manager of the Nevin Group Home for their excellent and compassionate care of Dickie.
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