Donavan Gardner Obituary
The passing of Donavan Gardner (Kansas City, Kansas), born in Charlottesville, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 9, 2025 at the age of 45. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donavan Gardner to show support.
As Donavan departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Donavan. Though Donavan may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He is survived by: his parents, Brenette Gardner and Gail Warren Gardner; and his aunts and uncles, James Chandler Jr., Teola Tillman (Jerry Tillman), Eldora Gray (Lawrence Gray), Sheilah Jordan, Roy Chandler and Marvin Wendell Chandler (Rochelle Chandler).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Thatcher's Funeral Chapel (1520 N 5th St, Kansas City, KS 66101). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at the Highland Park Cemetery (3801 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102-3799).
