"HE LOVED THIS AND LOOKS LIKE HE SHARED THIS WITH THETOWN PEOPLE"
In loving memory of
James Gardner
August 14, 1960 - November 20, 2014
James Jimmy Gardner, 54 of Story City passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 unexpectedly while at work. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 1-3 pm at the Fredregill Funeral Home located at 310 North Center Street in Zearing, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at 3 pm at the funeral home. A private family interment will be held at a later date in the Story City Cemetery.
James Lee Gardner was born in Carroll, Iowa on August 14, 1960 to Dale and Ruby (McCray) Gardner. After high school Jimmy relocated to Virginia and married Elois Jones and to this union one son was born. He had a great love for Iowa and relocated home following his divorce. Jimmy had a great passion for farming and working the land with his gardening talent, animals, eating, and spending time with his family.
Those left to cherish is memories are his son James Lee Gardner II; brother Dean (Teresa) Gardner; sister Donna (Steven) Keiler; uncle Bobby Gardner; nephews Anthony and Zachary Gardner, and Steven Keiler Jr.; nieces Cythia, Kelly, and Christina Keiler; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parent.
In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to the family at https://www.funeralfund.com/project/james-lee-gardner
Celebrate Life Iowa has been entrusted with the care of James and his family.
Tributes
"WE MIS YOU AND NOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE"
"WILL BE MISSED VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE"
"MY BROTHER WAS ONE OF A KIND HIS HART WAS BIGGER THEN HE WAS I WILL MISS HIM AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PARYERS WHISH I COULD HAVE SPENT MORE TIME WITH HIM TWO EARLY TO LEAVE THIS PLACE DEAN"
"TERESA sent a virtual gift in memory of James Gardner"
"DEAN lit a candle in memory of James Gardner"
"Jimmy we had some great times growing up. Having to follow in your footsteps in school was harder then the school work. Sorry you had to leave so soon but our parents is waiting for you in heaven where life never ends. You will be missed by your family and all your great friends. R I P my brother! Your sister Donna"