Obituary of M. ANTHONY GARDNER

Michael Anthony ''Tony'' Gardner, 39, of the 100 block of Springfield Terrace, died Sept. 15, 1996, in his home. 

He was the son of the late Jane Mathias Perry and Alva C. Perry. He was a member of the Suffolk Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served on the board of deacons and as a trustee. He also was the outpost commander for the Royal Rangers and the conference training coordinator. 
Survivors include his wife, Shelia Johnson Gardner; a daughter, Casey O'Neil Gardner; two sons, Michael Anthony Gardner Jr., Joseph Andrew Gardner, all of the home; a brother, Bruce Allen Gardner of Suffolk; and a stepbrother, Al Perry of Carrsville. 
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Suffolk Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Norwood Starling, with burial in Holly Lawn Cemetery. The family will be at R.W. Baker and Co. Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial donations may be made to the Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1515, Suffolk, Va. 23439. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B7
Copyright (c) 1996 The Virginian-Pilot

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Michael Anthony "Tony" Gardner, 39, of Suffolk, died 15 Sept 1996. Survivors included his wife, three children, brother, and stepbrother.

A funeral was held 18 Sept 1996 at Suffolk Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by Rev. Norwood Starling, with burial in Holly Lawn Cemetery.

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M. ANTHONY GARDNER

Michael Anthony "Tony" Gardner, 39, of the 100 block of Springfield Terrace, died 15 September 1996 in his home.  

He was the son of the late Jane Mathias Perry and Alva C. Perry. He was a member of the Suffolk Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served on the board of deacons and as a trustee. He also was the outpost commander for the Royal Rangers and the conference training coordinator.  

Survivors include his wife, Shelia Johnson Gardner; a daughter, Casey O'Neil Gardner; two sons, Michael Anthony Gardner Jr., Joseph Andrew Gardner, all of the home; a brother, Bruce Allen Gardner of Suffolk; and a stepbrother, Al Perry of Carrsville.  

A funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday [18 September 1996] in Suffolk Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Norwood Starling, with burial in Holly Lawn Cemetery. The family was at R.W. Baker and Co. Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. [17 September 1996]. Memorial donations could be made to the Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1515, Suffolk, Va. 23439.  

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                           |
| Name  | Michael Anthony "Tony" Gardner  |
| Age   | 39                              |
| Birth | 1957 (estimated)                |
| Death | 15 Sept 1996; Suffolk, Virginia |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                           | Relationship      | Residence            |
| Michael Anthony "Tony" Gardner | Decedent          | Suffolk, Virginia    |
| Shelia Johnson Gardner         | Wife              | Suffolk, Virginia    |
| Casey O'Neil Gardner           | Daughter          | Suffolk, Virginia    |
| Michael Anthony Gardner Jr.    | Son               | Suffolk, Virginia    |
| Joseph Andrew Gardner          | Son               | Suffolk, Virginia    |
| Bruce Allen Gardner            | Brother           | Suffolk, Virginia    |
| Al Perry                       | Stepbrother       | Carrsville, Virginia |
| Jane Mathias Perry             | Mother (deceased) | —                    |
| Alva C. Perry                  | Father (deceased) | —                    |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Suffolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 15 Sept 1996        |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | B                   |
| Page     | 7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Suffolk Pentecostal Holiness Church.  
• Served as deacon, trustee, and outpost commander for the Royal Rangers.  
• Served as conference training coordinator.  
• Spouse's birth name was Shelia Johnson.  
• Also known as "Tony."

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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