
Raymond Gardner
Date Of Birth:	November 22, 1954
Date Of Death:	November 16, 2011
Service Date:	Saturday, November 19, 2011

RAYMOND LEE GARDNER, JR.

GARDNER, Raymond Lee, Jr., 56, a resident of Coosada, Alabama died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Prattville Memorial with Reverend Wayne Rouse officiating. Burial will follow in Prattville Memory Gardens, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. Raymond always demonstrated his strong Christian leadership and faith. Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Lee Gardner, Sr.; one brother, Lon Gardner; and one niece, Carmen Channell. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Valerie Burnett Gardner; three daughters, Emma Lou (Mandeal) White, Afton Lee Gardner, Bobbie Ray Gardner; two sons, Johnny Ray Reynolds and Derrick Reynolds; his mother, Mattie Gardner; three grandchildren, Rome Cavanaugh, Justice Gardner, and Jaydan Gardner; two sisters, Linda (Joseph) Powell and Lesha Channell; one brother, Bobby Frank (Shelly) Gardner; and numerous extended family members and many friends. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

From: CATHY POTTS AND GLENN GIVENS
Location:Tallassee,, AL
We are so very sorry for your loss of such a special man. May the peace of God comfort you and help you and the entire family through these emotional times. Raymond was a good man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

From: Mike and Anna Cargile
Location:Grady, Alabama
Ray " CR " was a great friend and heck of a truck driver. He will be missed by all us whose lives he touched. May God wrap you in his arms and help your family find the comfort you will be needing in these following months. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family through it all.

From: Calvin and Libby Canada
Location:Mims ,Florida
Our love and prayers are with all the family .

From: Mike Childree
Location:Harpersville,Al.
The world lost a great man. I lost a great friend. God gained one heck of an angel. The prayers and love of my family go out to you at this time.

From: sabrina owens
Location:luverne al
Mattie, i am so sorry for loss of your son my prayer are with you durning this diffcult time

From: Jeff Mulligan
Location:prattville
Raymond, was a good man and I will miss the talk's that we have with each other at the service station on Cobbs Ford Rd. and when we would pass each other on the roadway. Raymond would allways give me hope and tell me that I had a good job to do and that I was one of the best. I will miss you my big friend and I know that you are watching now from above. I will say a prayer for you and your family. Thank's for the ride Big Raymond.

From: james and barbara knight
Location:elmore
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JAMES WENT TO SCHOOL WITH RAYMOND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE GOES OUT TO MS. MATTIE AND TO RAYMONDS FAMILY HE WAS A GREAT GUY.

From: Rodney Richter
Location:Brevard County Florida
My condolences to the expanded Gardner Family and Bobby and Shelly. My prayers are with you.

From: Dan Defee
Location:Deatsville
Condolences to the family. I enjoyed getting to know and talk to Ray over the years. He will be missed.

From: Billy Alkire
Location:Montgomery,Al
Goodbye my dear friend, you will be deeply missed. My prayers go out to the family and friends.

From: Renee Gardner
Location:Melbourne, FL
Raymond - Good times. Debates. Happy times. Sad times. Family times. Family losses. Family additions. Joys and sorrows. Quiet moments of discussion. All too far in the past and now no longer a choice. My heart breaks for what was, what was missed, and what can no longer ever be. You were an awesome brother-in-law, a wonderful person, and a great friend, Raymond. I know that if I make it to Heaven, I’ll see you there with a smile on your face and a twinkle in your eye! Mattie - I can’t even begin to know what you are going through and my heart hurts for you. I pray that God sees you through this. Linda, Lesha, Frank – I love you all and hope you know that I share in your sorrow. This is just way more than siblings should ever have to face…especially again. Emma, Bobbie, and Afton – Girls, I pray that God gives you strength. You girls have already gone through so much but you are all very strong and I know that you have some very good people in your families that will be there for you. Today will be very hard on all and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

From: Roy and Patty Campbell
Location:Coosada, Alabama
To the Gardner Family, Our hearts and our prayers go out to you all. The things I will always remember about Big Ray ( "The Governor") Is how he always carried a smile and how much love he had for our Lord. He always brought a smile to my face when ever we ran into each other. He loved music and driving the big riggs. I know he is at a good place and I know we will see each other again someday. Rest in ever lasting Peace broter Ray.

From: Linda Ann REYNOLDS, Ed.S.
Location:Montgomery, Alabama
Raymond, thank you for always shwoing me great respect and honor throughout the difficult road I had to follow. Thank you for caring. I will truly miss you and the great laughter we used to have. I pray that Christ's Holy Light surrounds you now in a realm of peace and joy. Mattie, I give you my great heart felt love and understanding. Please know you are remembered in prayers. In Jesus' Love and Mercy, linda.

From: Linda Ann REYNOLDS, Ed.S.
Location:Montgomery, Alabama
Raymond, thank you for always shwoing me great respect and honor throughout the difficult road I had to follow. Thank you for caring. I will truly miss you and the great laughter we used to have. I pray that Christ's Holy Light surrounds you now in a realm of peace and joy. Mattie, I give you my great heart felt love and understanding. Please know you are remembered in prayers. In Jesus' Love and Mercy, linda.