It was with deepest sorrow that Lavender’s Funeral Service announced the passing of Mr. Jessie Gardner of Ethelsville, Alabama on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi.

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PUBLIC VISITATION for Mr. Jessie “John” Lee Gardner, was Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lavender's Funeral Service.

THE HOME GOING CELEBRATION HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY of Mr. Jessie “John" Lee Gardner of Ethelsville, Alabama was Sunday, March 30, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 2320 Providence Church Road in Ethelsville, Alabama. The body of Mr. Gardner was in state in the church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

INTERMENT immediately followed the service in Providence Church Cemetery 2318 Providence Church Road, also in Ethelsville, AL. Pastor Robert Moore, Sr., Pastor of Providence Baptist Church was The Eulogist.

The Gardner Family Chose The Professional, Experienced, & Compassionate Funeral Directors & Staff of: Lavender's Funeral Service 11233 Highway 17 South - Aliceville, AL 35442. 205-373-2420