Robert E. "Bob" Gardner

May 5, 1954 - August 5, 2018

Robert E. "Bob" Gardner, 64, passed away Sunday, August, 5, 2018 at his home in Forksville with his family and friends by his side. Bob was born May 5, 1954 in Johnson City, NY, the second son of the late Harold and Ulah Haven Gardner. Although he began his story as a resident of Sullivan County, Bob graduated in 1972 from Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Florida and earned a Civil Engineering degree from the School of Hard Knocks. Bob was revered by his employers for the knowledge he brought to the table and worked on projects that included the Gator Bowl and Georgia Dome, before retiring from Brock Design Group (Lawrenceville, GA) in 2007. Bob was also an avid sportsman who enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, skateboarding, surfing and deer antler carving. In his golden years, Bob treasured playing with his grandchildren and passing his love of the outdoors to the next generation. Bob celebrated 44 years of marriage on October 13, 2017 with his wife, Linda Coleman Gardner. In addition to his wife, surviving members of the family include his daughter, Mia Gardner of Mildred; a special friend Chaz Wiles of Forksville; a brother Richard (Katrina) Gardner of Dushore; two grandchildren, Amber and London; as well as several nieces and nephews. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Dushore. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.