Rev. Jesse (Gene) Eugene Gardner, 94, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 24, 1927 in Conway, a son of the late William A. and Gussie Jordan Gardner.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of sixty-four years, Mildred Jordan Gardner; brothers, Earl Gardner, Glen Gardner, Billy Gardner and Paul Gardner and grandson, Jesse Eugene Gardner III.

Mr. Gardner is survived by his children, Jesse "Jerry" Eugene Gardner Jr. (Glenda), Roderick Gardner (Pasti) and Janice Gardner Cutts (Edward); brother, McRoy Gardner (Julia): five grandchildren, Mary Ellen Cutts, Kelly Cutts Langston (Chris), Jennifer Gardner Woodring (Tim), Amber Gardner Alsdorf (Will), and April Gardner Wheeler (Mike): eight great grandchildren, Hunter Gardner, Prestin Woodring, Gavin Alsdorf, Canaan Alsdorf, Jayson Wheeler, Sarah Wheeler, Sarah-Ellen Langston and Carson Langston: two great-great grandchildren, Beckham Woodring and Nova Smith.

A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Oakey Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Scott Enzor and Rev. Darrin Hardwick officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Gideons International, P O Box 98, Aynor, SC 29511.

Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.