of Batesville, AR

January 28, 1945 - October 28, 2024

Eddie Burns Gardner, 79, of Batesville, AR passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 in Batesville. He graduated from Karns High School and Middle Tennessee State University and retired from Eastman Chemical Co. after more than 30 years.

He loved his family, watching the Razorbacks and cars: driving them, buying them, selling them, studying them and talking about them. His favorite car is his beloved 1964 white Nova, still in pristine condition.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Clara Meredith Gardner. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Gardner; step son, Jason Davis of Tulsa, OK; daughters, Kelly Olson (Chris) of Austin, TX, Amy Gardner (Paul) of San Jose, CA; grandsons, Ben and Matt Schaffer; nieces, Jordyn Kirby and Lillian Filsinger, special friend, Ken Craft, members of the River City Cruisers and his breakfast gang at the round table at Triangle Cafe.

The family will hold a visitation and memorial service on Friday, November 1st, 5-7 pm at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, 510 E. College Ave. The family will hold a private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Attn. Service Center, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA, 22116-7023 or the Humane Society of Independence Co., 5 Environmental Dr., Batesville, AR 72501.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com