Larry "Big" Gardner, age 63, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away on April 9, 2013. Retired from Blue Cross and Blue Sheild of Alabama after 29 years of service. He was preceded in death by his His parents Charlie and Venita Gardener. He is survived by his son,Daniel (Tamara) Gardner, daughter, Laura Grace (Craig) Parker, grandson, Landon Joel Gardner. Funeral services will be held at Southern Heritage Funeral Home April 13, 2013 at 11:00am with burial in Banger Cemetery in Hayden. Visitation on Friday 5:00-7:00 at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to The Elks Lodge 1738 or the American Heart Association.