Willie H. Gardiner Ii

William Haven Gardiner II, also known as “Willie” and “Brother” was born on November 28, 1954 and departed this life on August 14, 2021.

He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and big personality. He attended South High School in Columbus, Ohio.

He met Pamela (Chapman), and they were married in 1972. He liked to play chess and outwit, outlast, and outplay his competitors. He enjoyed watching football, basketball, and western movies. He also liked to fish in his younger years, and his pride and joy, was his mother.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Annabell (Woodruff) Gardiner Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his children William (Shannon) Gardiner III, Anthony Gardiner; Sisters: Carolyn Cooley, Cynthia Gardiner. Grandchildren: TaShanna, Jasmine, Jael, Saniya, Will, Zaya; one great-grandchild; a host of cousins, nieces and friends.

William will be forever missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, August 20, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd). Mask and Social Distancing are required.