1924
Henry
2002
Henry Culbreth Gardner
July 14, 1924 — February 1, 2002
Henry Culbreth "Cub" Gardner
Laurinburg, NC
Mr. Henry Culbreth "Cub" Gardner, 77, of 210 Midland Way died Friday, February 1, at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Phillip Barrineau officiating. Burial will follow at Caledonia United Methodist Church Cemetery.
"Cub" was born July 14, 1924 in the Old Shaw Home in Scotland County and was a son of the late Vernon and Rosa Porter Gardner. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in the European theatre during WWII, where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart and numerous battle ribbons. "Cub" was a member of the Laurinburg Police Department 37 years, serving honorably from June 5, 1949 to August 1, 1986 when he retired as Chief detective. He also served the community as a football coach for Scotland County Parks and Recreation, helping shape the lives of many Laurinburg youth.
He is survived by his beloved wife Kathleen D. Gardner of the home; four sons, David Culbreth Gardner and wife, Sally of Laurinburg, James Wilson "Jimmy" Gardner and wife, Dawn of Gibson, NC, Kenneth Malcolm Gardner of Savannah, GA. and Gary Alan and wife, Ann of Laurinburg; a daughter, Ellen G. Best and husband, James "Shim" Best of Waldorf, MD. Also surviving are his six grandchildren Jason, Sandy Matthew and Devin Gardner and James and Valerie Best.
Visitation will be 7 a
Laurinburg, NC
Mr. Henry Culbreth "Cub" Gardner, 77, of 210 Midland Way died Friday, February 1, at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Phillip Barrineau officiating. Burial will follow at Caledonia United Methodist Church Cemetery.
"Cub" was born July 14, 1924 in the Old Shaw Home in Scotland County and was a son of the late Vernon and Rosa Porter Gardner. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in the European theatre during WWII, where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart and numerous battle ribbons. "Cub" was a member of the Laurinburg Police Department 37 years, serving honorably from June 5, 1949 to August 1, 1986 when he retired as Chief detective. He also served the community as a football coach for Scotland County Parks and Recreation, helping shape the lives of many Laurinburg youth.
He is survived by his beloved wife Kathleen D. Gardner of the home; four sons, David Culbreth Gardner and wife, Sally of Laurinburg, James Wilson "Jimmy" Gardner and wife, Dawn of Gibson, NC, Kenneth Malcolm Gardner of Savannah, GA. and Gary Alan and wife, Ann of Laurinburg; a daughter, Ellen G. Best and husband, James "Shim" Best of Waldorf, MD. Also surviving are his six grandchildren Jason, Sandy Matthew and Devin Gardner and James and Valerie Best.
Visitation will be 7 a
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