Oscar Lee. Gardner, 81, passed away Feb. 22, 2021. Oscar was born July 28, 1939, to Beatrice and H.E. Gardner Sr.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jerry Joe and Rodger Lavern Gardner; and sisters Juanita Gardner and Gussie Strong. Oscar is survived by wife Gloria; children Nadia Gardner, La Veta Gardner; stepson Eric Strickland Sr.; stepdaughter Rondalyn Henly; grandchildren Jerrille, Jerron, Rudolph, Eric Jr., Lexus, Tionne, Taya, Tia and Erieus; siblings Rev. Ernest Gardner, Henderson Gardner Jr., Era Bell Gardner, Carlene G. Gardner, and Maude E. Gardner; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
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