August 11, 1961 –December 3, 2021
Tom Gardner, age 60, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 3, 2021. He was the son of Samuel Gardner and Sharon (Jones) Mekis. He was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1980. Following graduation, he then served in the U.S. Air Force. Tom enjoyed spending time with family, spending time with his beloved dog Echo, working outside and watching the Dallas Cowboys play. Tom had a big heart and a great sense of humor. Tom’s favorite saying for everything was “It’s all gay (Happy).” He was preceded in death by his parents: Samuel and Sharon; his brother: Jeremy Norman; and his sisters: Candy Tyhurst and Christina Gardner. He is survived by his daughter: Melissa (Stacey) Gardner; his brothers: Timothy Gardner, Gregory Tyhurst, Mike Harris, and Ron Gardner; and his sisters: Teresa Woodrow, Tamara Dion, Heather Mckinsey, and Dawn Meadows. Tom had two grandchildren, Braedon and Sophia Riley. Flowers can be sent to the Shrine of Remembrance, or, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to charity of choice.