Mr. Jere Gardner, age 62 of White Bluff, died Monday February 10, 2014 at his home in White Bluff. Visitation will be Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 2 until 8 P.M. at Taylor Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass for Jere Gardner will be conducted Friday February 14, 2014 at 1 P.M. from the St. Christopher’s Catholic Church with Father Michael Baltrus officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in McEwen.
Jere was a retired Master Plumber. He was a native of Nashville, Tennessee. He was the son of the late William Ray Gardner and Sarah Ellen Bowen Gardner. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Middle Tennessee State University and was a Master Plumber for the Plumbers Union. He was a member of the St. Christopher’s Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Gardner of White Bluff, TN; two sons, Robert Kelley and wife Jenny of Greenfield, TN; Andrew Kelley of White Bluff, TN; four daughters, Bonnie Hobby and husband Tom of Lyles, TN; Lauren Kelley-Perry and husband Carey of Lyles, TN; Caroline Garcia and husband Marco of Dickson, TN; Scout Johnson and husband Kris of White Bluff, TN; two brothers, David Gardner of Brooksville, FL; Bill Gardner of Houston, TX; thirteen grandchildren, Jessica Bishop; Tyler Zell; Madison Haskins; Carter Kelley; Lucas Kelley; Greyson Kelley; Anna Belle Garcia; Castillia Garcia; Matteo Garcia; Atticus Kelley; Hannah Johnson; Kristopher Johnson; Lily Grace Johnson; four great grandchildren, Brilee; Jordan Emilee; Landon.