Gardner, Larry "Bo"

  • Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Larry "Bo" Gardner
Larry "Bo" Gardner

Larry "Bo" Gardner, 70, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 in Chattanooga.  

He was a 1967 graduate of Riverside High School and a member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. 

Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by his father, Crutcher Willie Gardner, and brother, Bruce Gardner.

He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife of 47 years, Linda Ashley Gardner; mother, Alma Gardner; children, Julian (Charhonda) and Patrick Gardner; siblings, Joe Ann Wright and Dwight (Luvetta) Gardner; grandchildren, Cameron and Jaden Gardner; brother-in-law, Ronald J. Ashley, other dear relatives and friends.

Viewing will begin at noon on Thursday, Sept. 12, and the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. 

The funeral service will be held at noon on Friday, Sept. 13, at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church with Pastor Ternae Jordan, Sr. officiating.  Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery at 2 p.m.  

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.


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