Donald Richard Gardner, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2020. Donald is survived by his 2 sons, Kirk and Keith Gardner; 2 daughters, Markita Hutcherson, and Niesha Gardner; 4 sisters, Marva Jackson, Shirley Ford, Nancy Malone, Lillie Ponder; 1 grandson, Keith Hall; 2 granddaughters, Marcia and Maria Gassaway; 6 great-granddaughters, Mylynn, Nyla, Malaya, Amber, Zaraea, and London; 1 great-grandson Nazir; great, great-grandchildren, Maurice, Noelle, and Brandon Jr. Donald is the son of the late, William Gardner and Lillie M. (Robinson) Gardner. He is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Gardner; sisters, Karen Sweeney and Rosina Washington; great-grandson, Brandon.