Barry Donald Gardner
April 2, 1945 ~ March 21, 2022
Born in:
Oneida, NY
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Barry Donald Gardner (age 76) died on March 21, 2022 at home with family by his side.
Born in Oneida New York, he was the son of Elinor and Donald Gardner. Barry served 4 years in the US Navy on the USS Bordelon. He was employed by Metropolitan Life and Life of Virginia. He was retired from Lowes as a kitchen designer of 15 years. He enjoyed woodworking, antiques, nature, restoring antique vehicles and gardening. He will be remembered for his love of family, service to his country, quick wit and most of all kindness to everyone.
He is survived by his loving wife Margaret Gardner, daughter, Tara Hanline, son, Barry Alan Gardner and daughter Patricia Hensley, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sister Donna as well as extended family and myriad friends that he loved like family, including his special dog Maggie and cat Millie. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Charlene, and brother Ronald.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home Tunnel Road with Military Honors. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Barry’s honor to one of these charities: Riceville Fire Department (Oteen), Mountain Pet Rescue.
Services
Visitation: March 26, 2022 1:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Celebration of Life: March 26, 2022 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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My prayers lifted for family and friends. We worked together at Lowe’s for many years. We were told to have a “friend” at work, he was my friend. We shared lunch often until I moved to another location, and he always smiled when I dropped by to say hello. He will be remembered by many. Goodbye, my friend.
My prayers and condolences go out to family and friends. I worked with Barry at Lowes. He was always a nice person to with.
Good bye, Barry.
Thinking of you and the family. Uncle Barry will be missed