Wayne Gardner of Raeford died Monday June 8, 2020 at the age of 70.
He was born on January 6, 1950 in Cumberland County, son of the late Augusta Wayne (A.W.) Gardner and Geraldine Burns Gardner.
He retired from Hoke County Sheriff's Department, and also worked for N.C. Department of Social Services (Child Support Division) and National Finance. He was a member of Parker United Methodist Church, Hoke County Masonic Lodge #306, Shriners, and Sons of Confederacy. He was a private pilot who enjoyed recreational flying.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Debbie Smith Gardner of Raeford; three daughters, Christy Beasley (Billy), Carrie Bounds, and Amy Lunsford (Josh) all of Raeford; six grandchildren, Brittany Beasley Archer, Hannah Beasley, Maddison Branch, Allie Grace Bounds, Jackson Bounds, and Emma Lunsford; and three siblings, William Gardner (Rita) of Raeford, Peggy Ballance (Jerry) of Goldsboro, and Bruce Gardner (Wanda) of Goldsboro.
Visitation will be 3-4 p.m. Friday at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
The funeral will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Kevin Gardner officiating.
Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.