Paul Rodney Gardner
Born on December 13, 1932 in Malabar, FloridaDeparted January 15, 2023 in Palm Bay, Florida
On January 15, 2023 Paul Rodney Gardner passed away peacefully at the William Childs Hospice House just a few miles away from where he was born 90 years earlier.
A lifetime resident of Brevard County, Paul was born at home to Grady and Verlie Gardner on December 13, 1932. He enjoyed a childhood of fun and adventure hunting in the woods of South Brevard and fishing in the Indian River. He attended Melbourne Elementary and graduated from Melbourne High School where he met and later married his high school sweetheart Nancy Dobson. Together they raised their family and were blessed with 70 years of marriage.
He was employed by Florida Power and Light Company for 36 years starting as a lineman and retiring as a supervisor. After retiring he enjoyed many years hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends at his home in Valkaria.
Paul will be greatly missed by his wife, daughter, son-in-law, sisters, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will forever be remembered in their hearts.
Family and friends may call on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 4:30 until 6:00 pm at Brownlie Maxwell Funeral Home, 1010 E. Palmetto Avenue, Melbourne.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to William Childs Hospice House, 381 Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay, Florida 32907.
