James Cleveland Gardner Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 11, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Cleveland Gardner Sr. of Fort Wayne, Indiana, born in Clarksville, Tennessee. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Cleveland Gardner Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cleveland Bell Gardner and Dorothy June Gardner; his son Javon Burnett; and his granddaughter Janyla Burnett. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia B. Gardner; his children, JaMisha Matthews of Indianapolis, IN, JaQuella Nellems of Noblesville, IN, James C. Gardner Jr. of Fort Wayne, IN, Daryl K. Burnett, Jr. of Fort Wayne, IN, Jamar Burnett (Nakia) of Fort Wayne, IN and Dontae Burnett of San Diego, CA.; his siblings, Jo Francis Bagby of Fort Wayne, IN, Brenda Thomas of Fort Wayne, IN, Mary Gardner of Fort Wayne, IN, Diane Nicholson (Billy Ray) of Clarksville, TN, Patricia Woods (Michael) of Fort Wayne, IN, Cynthia Crenshaw (Jerome) of Allentown, PA, Gloria Wells of Las Vegas, NV, Michael Gardner of Nashville, TN and Larry Gardner of Clarksville, TN.; and his goddaughter Marquita Phillips. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (3506 Warsaw St, Fort Wayne, IN 46806). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
