Carl Randall Gardner, age 74, of Elora, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Lincoln County, TN on September 19, 1949 to the late Albert and Inez Howard Gardner. He worked as a Boilermaker for the TVA. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by his wife: Pam Gardner; one daughter: Kimberly Norton; one step-son: Don Owens and one brother: Albert Gardner, Jr.

Mr. Gardner is survived by one daughter: Kelly (Chad) Shelton; one son: Ryan (Ashley) Gardner; one step-daughter: Jennifer (Paul) Whitsett; one step-son: Dustin (Donna) McCool; one sister: Cheryl Slayton; six grandchildren: Zackary (Courtney) Brown, Shawn (Samantha) Mason, Karlee (Eric) Norton, Allison (Kaleb) Floyd, Katie (William) Arnold and Chase Gardner; nine step-grandchildren: Briana Basham, Brandon Laster, Harley Qualls, Jordaan Shaddy, J.R. Owens, Bethany Butner, Sessili Owens, Johnathon Rollins, and Justice McCool; and eight great grandchildren: Zackary Brown, Jeremiah Whitehouse, Onyxx Mason, Luka Norton, Kaden Greenleaf, Kyla Greenleaf, Willow Arnold and Haysen Arnold.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 13, 2023, at 2 PM at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Pastor Carol Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 12 PM until 2 PM at Gallant -Riverview Funeral Home.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Carl Randall Gardner.