Theodore R. Gardiner, Jr., 80, of Lecanto, FL. passed away on July 26, 2017 under the care of Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Lecanto. He was born in North Kingstown, RI on January 21, 1937 to the late Theodore R. and Mazie (Tisdale) Gardiner, Sr. Theodore was a driver trainer for over the road trucking, and arrived in this area in 1988, coming from Westerly, RI.
He was a Baptist by faith, and enjoyed playing the guitar, reading his Bible, and going to Freedom Baptist Church where he served as a church deacon.
Theodore was preceded in death by one son, Michael Gardiner, 2 brothers Joseph and Norman Gardiner, and a sister, Rugh V. Bradley. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 60 years, LuJeanne Gardiner. Other survivors include his children, Jeffrey Gardiner and his wife Carol of Dunnellon, FL, and Sandra Johnston and her husband Chris of Johnston, RI; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service is scheduled for Tuesday, 11:00 A.M. at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL. with Pastor Bill Ogle officiating. Theodore will be laid to rest at Hills of Rest Cemetery, Floral City, FL, after the service.
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