Marcus Gardner

Marcus Clinton Gardner Nashville, TN Age 55, passed away October 17, 2014 at Alive Hospice Skyline Madison Campus.  He was a lifelong member of the St. James AME Church, Nashville, TN, and a 1978 graduate of Stratford High School. After graduation, he entered the US. Marine Corps. After service, he worked Braid Ward Printing Company for approximately 23 years. He was later employed by Dell Computer INC. until his illness. He was an avid reader, collector of comic books, guitarist, and loved collecting videos and movies.  He was preceded in death by his father, James Gardner, Sr.  He is survived by dedicated and devoted mother, Esther Gardner; brother, James (Shonica) Gardner, Jr.; sisters, Gwendolyn (Clinton) Simon, Summerville, SC, Valencia (Lunzo) Martin, Chattanooga, TN, Lura Gardner-Davis; 13 nieces & nephews, Brandon Gardner, Tracy Lunzo Martin, Amber Davis, Taylor Martin, Joshua Davis, Joi Davis, James Gardner III, Justin Davis, Trumond Martin, Alexander Gardner, Aaron Gardner, Jacob Gardner, and Chole Davis; four aunts and four uncles; and a host of cousins and friends. Viewing Tuesday, 12-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, with funeral to follow at Payne Chapel AME Church, 212 Neil Ave. Rev. Sydney Bryant, Pastor. Interment Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery. Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc., (615) 244-4755 Send flowers to the service of Marcus Gardner