Elmer Lee Gardner

Church Hill – Elmer Lee Gardner, 85 of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County and was retired. Elmer worked 30 years at the AFG Glass Plant and 20 years at Eastman Chemical Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Gardner; his infant daughter, Lisa Yvonne Gardner; his parents, Mack and Nannie Robinette Gardner. Elmer is survived by his daughter, Valerie Duncan (Bill); sons, Doug Gardner (Saundra) and Rodney Gardner (Kim Brown, (fiancée); grandchildren, Kendra Brooks, Brooke Burns (Clint) and Ryan Gardner; sister, Ladell Winters; brothers, Hubert Gardner (Sharon), John “Edwin” Gardner and Glenn Gardner (Faye); several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Morning Star Cemetery with Pastor Earl Dunn officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:45. The family requests all attendees wear a mask and social distance. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Gardner family.