# Narrative Summary of the Obituary

George N. Gardner died on 26 Aug 1929 in Suffolk, Virginia. He was remembered by family and friends for his contributions to the community.

# Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for George N. Gardner were held on 28 Aug 1929. He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia.

# Transcript

GEORGE N. GARDNER 

Suffolk, Aug. 29. Funeral services for George N. Gardner were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence on North Main Street, by the Rev. H. J. Goodwin. A quartet composed of Mrs. W. A. Hart, Mrs. R. H. Jacobs, J. R. Vann and W. W. Ballard, accompanied by Alton Howell, sang "Abide With Me," and "Nearer My God to Thee." There were many handsome floral designs. Active pallbearers were Dr. O. R. Yates, W. B. Harrell, Tom Pierce, O. M. Nance, R. E. Zimmer, R. C. Saunders, L. H. Rawls and J. Cohen. Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Published in The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia, 30 Aug 1929, Page 17

# Vital Statistics Summary

| Name                  | George N. Gardner                 |
|-----------------------|-----------------------            |
| Age                   | Unknown                           |
| Birth                 | 1848 (estimated)                  |
| Death                 | 26 August 1929; Suffolk, Virginia |
# Table of Relationships

| Name                  | Relationship           | Place of Residence |
|-----------------------|------------------------|--------------------|
| George N. Gardner     | Decedent               | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Rev. H. J. Goodwin    | Officiant              | Unknown            |
| Mrs. W. A. Hart       | Singer                 | Unknown            |
| Mrs. R. H. Jacobs     | Singer                 | Unknown            |
| J. R. Vann            | Singer                 | Unknown            |
| W. W. Ballard         | Singer                 | Unknown            |
| Alton Howell          | Accompanist            | Unknown            |
| Dr. O. R. Yates       | Active Pallbearer      | Unknown            |
| W. B. Harrell         | Active Pallbearer      | Unknown            |
| Tom Pierce            | Active Pallbearer      | Unknown            |
| O. M. Nance           | Active Pallbearer      | Unknown            |
| R. E. Zimmer          | Active Pallbearer      | Unknown            |
| R. C. Saunders        | Active Pallbearer      | Unknown            |
| L. H. Rawls           | Active Pallbearer      | Unknown            |
| J. Cohen              | Active Pallbearer      | Unknown            |
| Friends of the family | Honorary Pallbearers   | Unknown            |
# Publication Details

| Detail                 | Information         |
|------------------------|---------------------|
| Newspaper              | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Location               | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Publication Date       | 30 Aug 1929         |
| Page                   | 17                  |
# Other Relevant Information

George N. Gardner was remembered for his contributions to the community and was honored by family and friends during his funeral services.