Ronald "Ronnie" Gardner

He was born September 6, 1940 in Crossett, AR to the late Luke and Marie Gardner. He was a graduate of Crossett High School. Ronnie spent most of his life as a cross country truck driver and was retired from El Dorado Paper Bag. Ronnie was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marjorie Gardner; and sister, Sandy Rice.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Janice Kearney and husband Joe of Fort Smith, AR; sons, Dewayne Gardner and wife Sharon of Parkers Chapel, AR; Stanley Gardner and wife Elvia of Odessa, TX; daughter, Teresa McDermott of Norman, OK; grandchildren, Summer Cameron, Maci Steele of Parkers Chapel, Crystal Swearingen, Leslie Clugston of Norman, OK, Ashley Gardner, Brian Gardner, Casey Gardner and David Gardner of Odessa, TX; a host of nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, loving friends, a very special friend who cared for him with a heart of gold, Mrs. Connie King, and a whole team of loving people at Timberlane Health & Rehab.

Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2023 at Pinewood Memorial Cemetery in Crossett, Arkansas under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.youngsfuneralhome.com for the Gardner family.