January 7, 2019, of Williamsville, NY. Son of the late William and Diane Gardner; “surrogate son” of Micheline Hice; loving brother of Kenneth (Katherine) Gardner; beloved uncle of Lindsay (Daniel) Wright and Hannah Gardner; great-uncle of Adrianna and Scarlett Wright; also survived by cousins and many close friends. Family and Friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday,January 11, 2019, from 6:30-7:30 PM, immediately followed by a Celebration of Life Service at Randall Church, 6301 Main St., Williamsville. Bill was a great lover of family, friends, fishing and funny stories. Please share condolences online