Mr. Clyde Milton Gardner

Clyde Milton Gardner, 86, of Alpharetta, Ga, went home to be with Jesus and those who went before him on September 30, 2019. He is survived by his wife and love of his life of 54 years, Victoria (Vicki) Elliott Gardner; his two daughters - Alysia Wood of Suwanee, GA and Christine Bebout of Cumming, GA; and 3 grandchildren - Arin Christopher Moylan, Ana Christine Moylan, and Jordyn Bebout. Born on September 14, 1933 in the rural farm town of Timmonsville, SC, he was one of eight children born to Gernice Bera Gardner and Thelma Langston Gardner. He grew up milking cows and slopping hogs, as well as delivering newspapers and working in the family grocery after moving to Darlington, SC when he was 12. His father taught him a strong work ethic from an early age, and this created a desire in Clyde to be the first (and only) one of his brothers and sisters to go to college. He worked and saved, and after graduating high school, was accepted to Clemson University (go Tigers!). He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1955 and was a staunch Tiger fan for the rest of his life (he was rarely found without some orange and white or a tiger paw and proudly wore his class ring until it wouldn’t stay on his finger anymore). He enjoyed a long and successful career in the commercial lighting business, which culminated in running his own agency until he finally retired at the age of 78. He was a long-time member of Roswell First Baptist Church and loved going to prayer meeting and driving the hospitality cart. Clyde was best known for his ability to make a friend out of every person with whom he came in contact. He was loved by all for his always kind and gentle spirit that was also strong and able to see the best in others. He loved “his 3 girls” and his grandchildren more than anything, and until his last breath never failed to tell them how lucky he was and how much he loved them. He was truly one-of-a-kind and will be missed until we all see each other again. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 11:00am at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to http://www.alzheimersresearchfoundation.com/make-a-donation/

Mr. Clyde Milton Gardner

September 14, 1933 - September 30, 2019