Donald Ray Gardner Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald Ray Gardner of Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away on February 7, 2026 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Ray Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Doc Gardner and Ethel Gardner; and his son Steve Gardner. He is survived by: his wife Kathleen White Gardner; his sons, Don Gardner (Cindy) of Bayview and Jeff Gardner (Mary) of Kingston; his grandchildren, Matthew Gardner (Erin), Nathan (Jessica), Dakota and Leyton; and his great grandchildren, Isaac and Grace.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mission of Hope.
