Ray Evans Gardner

Ray Evans Gardner, 72, of Riner, was born on November 22, 1946. He lost his 18 year battle with cancer on July 24, 2019.

Ray was a loving and patient husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a humble Christian man, and a lifelong member of Floyd Church of Christ. He was a dedicated employee of Kollmorgen for 48 years.

Ray was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Aimee Susan Gardner; his parents, Otha and Annie Mae Gardner. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Reed Gardner; his daughter, Julie Gardner Jackson (Kenneth); his son, Jared Evans Gardner (Misti); grandchildren, Mallorie Jean Gardner and Jonah Evans Gardner; brother Douglas Lee Gardner (Martha); niece, Amanda Gardner; nephew, Scott Gardner; and his special friend, Dan McGuire.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Center, NRVMC Medical Care Unit, and Carilion Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Friday, July 26, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Jared Gardner officiating. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Blue Ridge Cancer Care, 2600 Research Center Drive, Suite A, Blacksburg, VA 24060.