Mr. Ross Ford Gardner

Mr. Ross Ford Gardner, age 56 of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, August 18, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Martinsville on December 5, 1951. Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by his father, Ivan Ford Gardner. He was a member of Gospel Baptist Church, and had been employed by National Auto Glass and Art Company.
Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife, Janice Greer Gardner of the home; one son, Joshua Daniel Gardner of Martinsville; two step-daughters, Angela Stowe Rea of Collinsville and Crystal D. Stowe of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Zane Gardner, Ashton Gardner, Wayne Rea and Katie Rea; his mother, Lena Ross Gardner of Rocky Mount; and one sister, Luann D. Clenney of Florida.
The family will receive friends Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the homeplace on 3417 Fork Mountain Road, Rocky Mount, Virginia. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.