Mayford "Jim" Gardner of White Lake, passed away May 21, 2017 at 86 years of age. Beloved husband of Shirley for 66 years. Loving father of Danny (Donna) Gardner, Sandy Edmonds, Tom Gardner, Ken Gardner, Denise (Larry) Coakley and Mike (Wendy) Gardner. Grandfather of 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Brother of Betty (Jim) Lowe, Julie Robichudaud and the late John Gardner, Jerry Gardner and Sue Bailey. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road in White Lake. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2-8 pm. Interment along with military honors will take place at Ottawa Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to a charity of donor's choice.
