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Avery Gardner

April 14, 1951 — February 15, 2018

Avery Gardner

Avery William Gardner, Jr., 66, of Benton, Arkansas met our Lord February 15, 2018. He was born April 14, 1951 in Daytona Beach, Florida to the late Avery Walter, Sr. and Annie (Kline) Gardner.
Avery was of the Baptist faith. He loved the mountains and would visit Petit Jean with his family. Spending time fishing-even during thunderstorms was a favorite hobby. In his earlier years, Avery enjoyed playing badminton and croquet. He listened to music of all genres. His family cherishes the many evenings they would spend watching movies together. Avery had over two thousand movies that he had catalogued and organized.
Preceding Avery in death are his parents; son, Sean William Gardner; sister, Annie Lee Paul; and brother, Avery Gardner, III.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of forty-six years, Cynthia Gardner of Benton, Arkansas; two daughters: Tanya Gardner and partner, James Jones of Charleston, South Carolina and Tina Colson and partner Robert Davis of Augusta, Georgia; son, Jesse Gardner of Benton, Arkansas; six grandchildren: Marcus Ambrose, Sean Ambrose, Thayne Gardner, Tayben Colson, Roger Davis, Ireland Davis; brother, James Wise and wife Linda of Charleston, South Carolina; and a host of family and friends who love Avery and will miss him always.
Memorial service, officiated by Rev. Kim Hammer, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 23 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Memorial Service

FEB 23. 2:00 PM (CST)

Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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