He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Barbara Gardner, his brother Steve Gardner and Steve’s wife, Shelby Gardner, his nephews Steven and Spencer, his cousin Lisa Reynolds, along with several other cousins. David is also survived by his children: daughter Deborah Jones and son Charles Southard, his grandchildren Tabatha Sword, Heather Hutson, Raymond Dunkin IIII, and Kiffany Childers, as well as five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Gardner, stepmother Emma Gardner, son Curtis Southard, daughter Pamela Haynes, sisters Jackie Wingo and Carol Gent, and grandson Logan Sword.
Friends and family are invited to attend the graveside service at East Lawn Memorial Park on April 26th, 2024, at 2:30 PM.