Fred Gardner, age 79 of Bakersville, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was the son of the late Frank and Mollie Mae Bennett Gardner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Butler Gardner who passed away in 2013. Also by his sisters, Lillie Bray, Wilma Burleson and Ethel Armstrong and brothers, Bascombe and Bradley Gardner.

Fred enjoyed the outdoors and playing cards and NASCAR racing and he loved his family and his many friends. He was very charitable, always giving of his time and money. Fred was a retired logger.

Fred is survived by his sister, Kate Jones and husband James of Bakersville; special friends and cousins, Elizabeth Hughes and Don Hollifield; several nieces and nephews and lots of friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Fred's life will be 2:00 PM Sunday, August 18, 2024 in the chapel of Henline-Hughes Funeral Home with Pastor G.B. Garland officiating. He will later be laid to rest beside his wife Beulah in the Beans Creek Cemetery.