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George Washington Gardner, 80, of Morganton, went to his Heavenly home, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville following a brief illness.
George was born May 25, 1942 in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
He worked for Valdese Weavers in the maintenance department for over 30 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Moses Gardner of the home, children; Kimberly Gardner Holiday of Longview, Greg Gardner and wife Debi of Taylorsville, Dawn Pacifico and husband Vince of Morganton, Susan Gordon and husband Doug of Morganton; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A crypt side service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at the Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Tim Wilson officiating
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Gardner family.
Love you Pawpaw George, you were always kind and loving to me and my girls. Hugs and prayers to the family.
Heidi Hoyle Houser
Rick and I are so sorry for your loss Kim. May God comfort you and your family during this very hard time.
Prayers for the family in the loss of George. He definitely was one of the good ones.
George was such a wonderful neighbor and friend for many years. Prayers for your family in this time of grief.
Karen Craig Lawing
Praying for God to comfort you and carry you through this time and especially days to come..
Debbie,I M so sorry to hear about George. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs my friend.
Daddy,
You are my hero, and my rock. I always felt so safe and secure with you, whether I was 6 or 60 years old.
I’m going to do my best to remember all the important lessons you taught me. I’m going to try and be brave and strong so you’ll be proud of me, and try to make sure everyone is taken care of, just like you always did.
I know your hearing is all better now in heaven, so listen for me. I’m gonna be talking to you a lot.
With all my love forever 💙
Sissy
Pop George was the best, biggest heart in all the neighborhood, much loved, respected and missed deeply, see you in heaven.