Charles Rex Gardner, age 70, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, June 25, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. at Holston Manor. Mr. Gardner was a Greeneville, TN native and the son of the late Charlie Brook Gardner and Bessie Morelock Marshall. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard L. Gardner; grandparents and brother in law Randy Hilton. He was of the Baptist faith. Charles is survived by his sister, Bette Hilton; aunts, uncles, and oodles of cousins. His wishes were for graveside services at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Zion Cemetery in Baileyton, TN with Robert Fleming officiating. East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gardner family, please visit us at www.eastlawnkingsport.com to leave a condolence for the family.