Michael B. "Mike" Gardner

Funeral services for Michael Burrell “Mike” Gardner, 69 of Kershaw, will be held at 11:00 o’clock a.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in the sanctuary of Sand Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Michael Owens will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Gardner passed away, Sunday evening, August 25, at his home. Born in Camden, he was the son of Irene E. Cook and the late Jack Gardner. He retired from E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Co. and was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. He was passionate about collecting and restoring cars. Mr. Gardner was an avid animal lover and enjoyed gardening. He also served in the National Guard.

Surviving in addition to his mother of Rock Hill, are his loving wife of 45 years, Janice Williams Gardner; a son, Benny Gardner and his wife Rachel of Kershaw; 6 grandchildren, Grant Gardner, Amber Gardner, Aubrey Atchison, Brandy Atchison, Issac Gardner and Jack Avett Gardner; his sister, Janet G. Mullinax and her husband Stephen of Rock Hill and their children, Caroline Muhn and Courtney Flowers, numerous nieces and nephews and special daughter, Angie Mills of Kershaw. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Shane Gardner.

The family will receive friends, Tuesday, August 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home and other times at the family’s home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Sand Hill Baptist Church, 6895 Highway 341, Kershaw, S.C. 29067.

Baker Funeral Home is serving the Gardner family.