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Raven "Sam" Gardner

March 10, 1932 — January 10, 2021

Forest, MS

Mr. Raven “Sam” Gardner, U.S. Army Veteran, loving husband, loyal father, proud grandfather, wonderful great-grandfather, and a dear brother, left this world for the portals of eternity on Sunday, January 10, 2021, two months shy of his 89th birthday, at his home in the Ringgold Community.

A lifelong resident of Scott County, Mr. Gardner was a graduate of Ringgold High School, where he played football. His high school years are where his longtime support and appreciation began as an avid sports fan. He was a loyal supporter of Scott Central Rebel sports, in specific the football program. He also held a strong passion for the New Orleans Saints. Mr. Gardner was a Christian by testimony of his faith and held membership with Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in the Piketon community, Scott County. Mr. Gardner was a retired security guard with Pinkerton Security Company, who enjoyed gardening and fishing; he loved his family very much.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Mrs. Faye Ivy Gardner (2012); one son: Bruce Black; one son-in-law: Robert S. Wall, Jr.; his parents: Sam and Dollie Harrell Gardner and one sister: Claudie Tadlock.

He is survived by two daughters: Dollie Stagner of Flora and Sandra Wall of Forest; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers: Walter Amis Gardner and Robert Baker (Linda) Gardner; a host of nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dudley Denson, Chance Jolly, Coyt Webb, George Anthony, Joe Clark and Tony Hill.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ehtan “Ruster” Ellingburg and Tommy Hedge.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors of Mississippi, 1357 Wade Patrick Rd, Brandon, MS 39042.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, January 14, 2021

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Ott & Lee Funeral Home - Forest

295 E 1st St, Forest, MS 39074

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Visitation

Friday, January 15, 2021

12:00 - 1:45 pm (Central time)

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church (Piketon Community)

3197 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Forest, MS 39074

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Funeral Service

Friday, January 15, 2021

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church (Piketon Community)

3197 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Forest, MS 39074

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Interment following funeral service

Friday, January 15, 2021

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