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Michael Paul Gardner CHARLESTON - Michael Paul Gardner, 47, died Sunday, January 16, 2011, at his home in Charleston. Born July 2, 1963, in Sumter, he was a son of Samuel William Gardner III and Janice Redeker Gardner. Mr. Gardner attended Saint Anne Catholic School. He was a 1981 graduate of Thomas Sumter Academy and attended Newberry College. He was the Project and Office Manger for Palmetto Design and Renovation Contractors in the Charleston area. He regularly attended services at Mecklenburg Community Church. Among his many interests were boating, gardening, carpentry and "shagging" to Beach Music. Spending quality time with family and friends meant everything to him. Survivors in addition to his parents are: a brother, Mark T. Gardner and his wife Tammy of Dalzell; two sisters, Teresa "Terri" Gardner-Turner and her husband Michael and Christina "Tina" Gardner Johnson, both of Charlotte, NC; eight nieces and nephews Joshua, Jared, Jordan and Jessica Gardner; Corbin and Hayden Turner, and Abigail and Anna Johnson who he cherished spending time with and loved dearly. Additional survivors include an uncle Frederick J. Redeker and his wife Margaret of Alexandria, VA; an aunt Janet G. Redeker of Houston, TX; and a cousin Sean F. Redeker of Austin, TX. He is preceded in death by: paternal grandparents, Samuel William Gardner, Jr. and Phronsie Brabham Gardner; and maternal grandparents, Frederick Martin Redeker and Adeline Schneirs Redeker. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 2:00 pm at the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Donovan C.Ss.R. officiating. The family will receive friends, two hours prior to the service, from 12:00-2:00 pm on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Bullock Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Morris Island Lighthouse-Folly Beach, SC, Save the Light, Inc., PO Box 12490, Charleston, SC 29422, 843-633-0099 or [email protected]. You may sign the family's guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. Bullock Funeral Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC is in charge of the arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Gardner

9 Entries

Gina Buzby

January 13, 2021

Mike was an incredible joy - in so many lives. I am good friends with his Sister, Teri, generating from college years. Therefore, I fell in love with her entire family...her parents, oldest brother Mark, Tina and of course, Mike. Whenever I was around him he was smiling, joking and full of energy. He loved to “go and do”. A piece of my heart is still broken, in honor of Mike and the entire family. Love to you all.

Gina Warren Buzby

January 24, 2011

Mike was the darling brother of my best girlfriend at Columbia College, Terri Gardner. I always enjoyed seeing him...he doted on us and was a true gentleman but quick witted and full of fun and laughter. I will miss him.

Summer Insabella

January 22, 2011

Mike was a wonderful man and a great friend to all. He always greeted you with a loving smile and huge hug. I have many memories of MIke and always enjoyed being around him. My prayers go out to all his family and friends. He had such a great love and devotion to them all.

Buffy Ruppe

January 21, 2011

Buffy, Mike and MaKenzie Ruppe will miss Michael more then words can say. He friended us when we first moved to Charleston from Indiana and taught us the "southern" way. He was a dear friend that will be terribly missed. Our prayers go out to his family

Jerry & Rosanna Specht

January 20, 2011

Janice, Jerry & I were sad to hear about your Son Michael. We lift you and your family up in prayers. Kathy called us today to let us know about it.

Amber Scott

January 20, 2011

Mike was such a kind friend to everyone he met. He was so gracious and generous. I have wonderful memories of Mike that I will cherish always. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mike's family and friends.

Gerry Dickinson

January 20, 2011

I have great memories of Mike at the Kappa Alpha House in Newberry and when I pledged KA. I also use to see him with the Rogers and Lesesne's in Charleston and he always had a bright happy smile. He was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Mike and the entire Gardner family.

Gerry Dickinson

January 20, 2011

I have great memories of Mike at the Kappa Alpha House in Newberry and when pledged. He was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Mike and the entire Gardner family.

Elizabeth Graybill Suber

January 19, 2011

What wonderful memories I have of fun with Mike, the Rogers and Lesesne families. Mike was a great dancer and a friend to all! Praying for peace and comfort to all of his family and friends.

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