GARDNER, Charles T., age 93 of Brooksville died Mon., Sept. 6, 2004. Born in Detroit, MI he came here 30 years ago from West Palm Beach, FL. He was a General Manager for Richards Department Store of West Palm Beach, a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II, a member of the American Legion Post #99 and Christ Lutheran Church both of Brooksville. Survivors include his 2 Sons: John Gardner of Jacksonville, FL and Mark Gardner of Tampa, FL; 2 Daughters: Marcie Cyrul of Waters, MI and Judi Kruse of Brooksville; 13 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.Visitation for friends will be 6-8pm, Thurs., Sept. 9, 2004 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel, where funeral services will be conducted 10:00am Fri., Sept, 10, 2004 with Reverend Richard Drankwalter officiating. Interment will follow at the Florida National Cemetery.In lieu of flowers donatins may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice.ARRANGEMENTS BYMERRITT FUNERAL HOMEBROOKSVILLE CHAPEL(352) 796-6699Family Owned & Operated""www.merrittfuneral.com""
