Edward Gardner Obituary Edward Lansdowne Gardner September 13, 1939 － May 5, 2024 Newsoms － Edward Lansdowne "Chief" Gardner, 84, passed away May 5, 2024 in his home with his family by his side. Born in Marion, VA, he was a son of the late Lansdowne Young Gardner and Nana Lou Shugart Gardner. He was also predeceased by a brother, Joseph Gardner. Ed was a graduate of Virginia Tech and earned his Master‚Äôs Degree from Virginia State University. When Paul D. Camp Community College opened in 1971, Ed started the Welding Department and ran that department until his retirement in 1999. Affectionately known as "Chief" to his students, he was a mentor to many. Ed taught eight years of high school in Bedford County and Nansemond County prior to coming to Paul D. Camp Community College. He was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and a member of Meherrin Valley Hunt Club. Ed was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a voracious reader throughout his life. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Patricia Stallard Gardner; a daughter, Robin Carol Gardner; a son, Buckley Lansdowne Gardner (Eleanor); two sisters, Margaret Hallau (Hal Pease) and Julia Ventimiglia (Phil); a brother, Jack Gardner (Janet Mayfield); two grandchildren, Andrew Lansdowne Gardner and Rachel Megan Gardner; a sister-in-law, Carol Shortridge (Frank); and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 1PM Friday, May 10, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Baugham and Pastor Darwin Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Thursday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church or Franklin Cooperative Ministries. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on May 7, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Edward-Gardner 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/edward-gardner-obituary?id=55043124 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Edward Lansdowne "Chief" Gardner, a beloved educator and mentor, passed away on 5 May 2024 at the age of 84. He taught welding at Paul D. Camp Community College for 28 years and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and reader. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Funeral Service for Edward Lansdowne Gardner was held on 10 May 2024 at Wright Funeral Home. Burial followed in Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms. The family received friends on 9 May 2024 at the funeral home. ## The Edited Obituary Edward Lansdowne Gardner 13 September 1939 - 5 May 2024 Newsoms – Edward Lansdowne "Chief" Gardner, 84, passed away 5 May 2024 in his home with his family by his side. Born in Marion, VA, he was a son of the late Lansdowne Young Gardner and Nana Lou Shugart Gardner. He was also predeceased by a brother, Joseph Gardner. Ed was a graduate of Virginia Tech and earned his Master's Degree from Virginia State University. When Paul D. Camp Community College opened in 1971, Ed started the Welding Department and ran that department until his retirement in 1999. Affectionately known as "Chief" to his students, he was a mentor to many. Ed taught eight years of high school in Bedford County and Nansemond County prior to coming to Paul D. Camp Community College. He was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and a member of Meherrin Valley Hunt Club. Ed was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a voracious reader throughout his life. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Patricia Stallard Gardner; a daughter, Robin Carol Gardner; a son, Buckley Lansdowne Gardner (Eleanor); two sisters, Margaret Hallau (Hal Pease) and Julia Ventimiglia (Phil); a brother, Jack Gardner (Janet Mayfield); two grandchildren, Andrew Lansdowne Gardner and Rachel Megan Gardner; a sister-in-law, Carol Shortridge (Frank); and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM Friday, 10 May 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Baugham and Pastor Darwin Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church or Franklin Cooperative Ministries. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Edward Lansdowne Gardner | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 84 years | | Birth | 13 September 1939; Marion, VA | | Death | 5 May 2024; Newsoms, VA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------| | Edward Lansdowne Gardner | Decedent | Newsoms, VA | | Patricia Stallard Gardner | Spouse | Newsoms, VA | | Lansdowne Young Gardner | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Nana Lou Shugart Gardner | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Joseph Gardner | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Robin Carol Gardner | Child | Newsoms, VA | | Buckley Lansdowne Gardner | Child | Newsoms, VA | | Andrew Lansdowne Gardner | Grandchild | Newsoms, VA | | Rachel Megan Gardner | Grandchild | Newsoms, VA | | Margaret Hallau | Sibling | Newsoms, VA | | Julia Ventimiglia | Sibling | Newsoms, VA | | Jack Gardner | Sibling | Newsoms, VA | | Carol Shortridge | Sister-in-law | Newsoms, VA | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Edward Lansdowne Gardner was a graduate of Virginia Tech and earned his Master's Degree from Virginia State University. 2. When Paul D. Camp Community College opened in 1971, Gardner started the Welding Department and ran that department until his retirement in 1999. 3. Gardner was affectionately known as "Chief" to his students and was a mentor to many. 4. Prior to his work at Paul D. Camp Community College, Gardner taught high school for eight years in Bedford County and Nansemond County. 5. Gardner was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and Meherrin Valley Hunt Club. 6. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and voracious reader throughout his life.