Ronald V. “Flap” Gardner, 77, of Pattonsburg, Mo., passed away at his home on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
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He was born June 15, 1940, the son of Virgil L. and Helen B. (Lowrey) Gardner.
He was a farmer and bulldozer owner/operator. He once worked at the cap factory and owned and operated a sawmill in Pattonsburg. He was a member of the Lions Club and a Methodist by faith. He supported his community and many local organizations. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and westerns. He loved spending time with his family, friends, and visiting over a cup of coffee. He quickly made new friends wherever he went.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna R. (Woodring) Gardner; son, Leslie “Buckwheat” Gardner; his parents; one brother, Robert “Banny” Gardner; two nephews, Bradley Gardner and Sebastian Woodring; and one niece, Cassandra Hopfenzitz.
Survivors include three daughters, Lisa (Ted) Meadows of Hannibal; Laura Gardner and Travis Moore of Pattonsburg; and Linda Adler of Pattonsburg; four grandchildren, Tony Meadows, Sunnie Adler, Clark Adler, and Payton Adler; two brothers, Randall “Pete” Gardner and Ernie Gardner; 10 nieces and 12 nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the First Baptist Church, Pattonsburg, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Pattonsburg, Mo. Burial will follow in Pattonsburg Memorial Gardens, Pattonsburg, Mo. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Roberson Funeral Home, Pattonsburg, Mo. Memorials may be made to Pattonsburg Senior Center, Pattonsburg, Athletic Department, Lyon’s Club, and/or Comfort Care Hospice in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 152, Pattonsburg, Mo., 64670. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.