James Delbert Gardner

James Delbert Gardner Pickens, South Carolina James D. Gardner, 81, husband of the late Eunice Ray Tyler Gardner passed from this life, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany, Missouri a son of the late Charles James and Inez Bell Gardner, he was a member of Westview Baptist Church and was retired United States Air Force Veteran with twenty years of service having served in Japan, Korea and Turkey. Survivors include two daughters; Debra Link and her husband Reverend Paul Link of Greenville, Kathy Street and her husband Michael Street of Pickens, five grandchildren; Jonathon Link, Andrew Link, Robert Dobbins, Samantha Dobbins and Alex Street, two great grandchildren; Levi Link and Caleb Link, a sister; Annie Hughes of Albany, MO, two brothers; Charles W. Gardner of Albany, MO and Lawrence Gardner of Milwaukee, WI. Mr. Gardner was predeceased by his wife, parents and three sisters. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 AM Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Mountain View Memorial Park, Travelers Rest, SC officiated by Reverend Paul Link. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Westview Baptist Church, 616 Cherokee Drive, Greenville, SC 29615. Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com The family is at their respective homes. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Gardner family.