Franklin K. Gardner

Franklin K. Gardner, of Columbia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed into Eternal Rest and Peace on, 27 Feb 2020, after a long illness. He was the son of the late, Isaac Franklin Gardner and Mae Singleton Gardner, of Columbia, SC. He was a lifelong member of Park Street Baptist Church and a graduate of Columbia High School, class of 1955. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force at McEntire AFB / ANG, Eastover, SC. Being accredited from North Florida University, with his General Contractors License he went on to hold many esteemed appointments throughout his professional career. He was a man of abundant talent, best remembered for his love of family and unwavering faith. Today we rejoice with the Lord that he is risen “whole” again through His love and offering of eternal life.

Surviving in addition to his beloved wife, Dianne Headen Gardner are sisters, Bertha Gardner Koon and Jean G. O’Daniel Nichols (Earnest), daughters; Cynthia Rene’ Gardner-Stebbings (Rob), Mary LeAnn Xavier (Scott), and Kathryn Leigh Caspar (Mark), son; James Mark Headen (Carmen), and grandchildren; Joel, Naya, Brandon, Samuel, Cole and Clare.

Celebration of life services will be held as follows: Friday, 17 April at 9:30am, at the Village Church at Park Street, (formerly known as Park Street Baptist Church) 2204 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201, concluding with a USAF Honor Guard interment at 12:00pm/noon - Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229.

Further commemorative services to follow on Saturday, 18 April, at 11:00am at North Strand Community Church, 2582 Mt. Zion Road, Little River, SC 29566.