Name:
James E. Gardner
Birth Date & Death Date
January 21st, 1919 - June 26th, 2010
Obituary:
James Earl Gardner, respected farmer and rancher, died peacefully on June 26, 2010 after joyfully and enthusiastically living a life filled with faith and family. James was born to Sam and Lilla Gardner on January 21, 1919 in Rising Star, TX. He had a happy childhood with six brothers and three sisters, many of whom he helped raise after the death of his father. He married Alta Baucum on December 19, 1938 and they shared life to the fullest for 71 years. They farmed at Ropesville, Kress and Edmonson, ranched at Cisco and retired to Wolfforth, TX. James lived for 91 years seeking to serve God faithfully and raise his family lovingly, setting an example worthy to follow. Survivors include his wife, Alta and their three children, Stanley and Peni Gardner of Granbury, TX, Ann and Wayne Holland of Lubbock, and Randy and Patty Gardner of San Angelo. James is also survived by ten grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren as well as a brother T.D. (Duke) Gardner of Houston, two sisters, Dorothy Adams of Lubbock, Lavanne Emery of Tyler, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved with his whole heart. James worked from sun up to dark thirty all his life. Few could match him at horse trading or playing dominos or 42. Whether at his daily witnessing for the Lord or playing in the floor with his grandchildren, his zest for life and his energy seemed endless. He never met a stranger and would be the last man out of a crisis, helping others first. His family rejoices he is finally ‘home’ at the feet of Jesus.

Memorials:
Memorials are encouraged to a charity of your choice.
Cemetery:
Resthaven Memorial Park
5740 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79407 (map/driving directions)
Visitations:
6:30PM to 8:30PM on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers (map/driving directions)

Services:
1:00PM at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 (map/driving directions)