Harmon Lee Gardner Sr.

January 1, 1954 - December 14, 2018

Harmon Lee Gardner Sr. was born January 1, 1954 in Charles City, VA. He departed this life peacefully on December 14, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Frances Gardner and sister Ann Crews. He is survived by his Loving and Devoted wife of 44 years, Valerie; two children Harmon Jr. (Angela), Volonda Cotman (Anthony Jr); seven grandchildren, DeShaundra, De’Andre, Harmony, De’Angelo Gardner, Kamon Jackson, Cassidy, and Anthony Cotman III; seven siblings, Gayle Paxton (Brian), Claude (Jennifer), Charles (Rhonda), Timothy (Bonnie), Carl (Rhonda), James (Movita), Robert (Deborah); mother-in-law Joanne Black (Charles) and father-in-law Blaine W. Bowman, Sr. (Annie); three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He married the love of his life at the age 20 after being together since the age of 14. They’ve had so much fun through-out the years, from going on different trips, cruises, and driving down south to see his sister. He loved to laugh and joke around, working in his garage, spending time with his son, daughter, grandkids, and most of all cutting grass with his youngest grandson (dude). Trixie enjoyed going to the race track with his brothers, always looking forward to hanging out with the guys and cutting up. As the middle child of 9, he enjoyed being the comedian between all of his brothers no one ever knew who started the stories and jokes between them. But deep down we knew who was behind it!!! Remember the Redskins Troll Doll Uncle Pipe, still wondering where it came from? He graduated from Ruthville High School in 1973 and retired from Philip Morris after 30 years of service. His all-time favorite hobby was driving and tuning his 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS. In which, he won several 1st place awards. He loved his family with all his heart and he will forever be missed. We all love you! **Respectfully, a private service will be held.**