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Barbara Millner posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Rex was a wonderful musician and singer. He was the music director at the Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church during my younger days. I remember listening and watching him sing - I believed he could sing any and every note, High or low! To get us young kids to settle down for choir practice, he would bribe us - sing the next song and then he would play his jazz piano. It always worked! Prayers and blessings for his family.
Barbara Wood Millner, Houston, TX
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John Smoot posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2017
Me. Gardner was my teacher back in the 70's and in fact is one of the most memorable of them. He was a man with a lot of patience without a doubt. He was truly unique and special. My best to his family.
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Jo Anne Dudley posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2017
I came to know the Gardner family through their daughter Meredith, who I had the pleasure of teaching. Rex was always an excellent conversationalist especially since we shared the common love of music and we both served churches in the Lynchburg area.
I am so sad to read of his passing, but I do know that he is with His Savior and walking streets of gold. "For to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord".
I saw Rex not too long ago while I was shopping. So glad for this recent memory.
To his family, I pray for comfort and peace from God as you carry on in the days to come.
Peace and blessings to all,
Jo Anne Dudley
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Lee Mattox posted a condolence
Sunday, November 26, 2017
I knew Rex from Randolph Memorial Baptist in the 80s, while I was a teenager. He always presented a high level of professionalism and raised the bar for quality of music, however I was more interested in pop music and never really appreciated his work with our choir and music. I remember eating at HoJo's after some church event with his family, which looking back seemed out of place. Later in life, and much to my pleasant surprise, Rex entered my classroom as a substitute teacher and would later sub for me. Over the next couple of years, Rex and I would share memories of RMBC. We would also discuss politics and the state of things in general. I also remember seeing this incredibly shiny, gorgeous, impeccably maintained black 1960s luxury car leaving my school parking lot - only to see Rex at the wheel. I was in awe. I never got the opportunity to inquire about it with him, as life took us in separate directions. I'll never hear another person speak with such an elegant , proper southern delivery and will miss our discussions.
Lee Mattox
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James Gleason posted a condolence
Sunday, November 26, 2017
In the early 1960s, when I was a little boy growing up attending Rivermont Ave. Baptist Church, I felt a beginning passion for singing. Mr. Gardner was my children's choir director and he "planted the seed" that would grow during my entire life. His knowledge of music, excellent teaching techniques, deep care for his students and love of Christ were major impressions to me. I continued my music after he left RABC, and I carried much of what I learned from him throughout my life.
I ended up studying music in college and in Italy, and enjoyed over a decade of performance in professional opera and major church music events as a tenor soloist. I continue to sing, teach and conduct today - in a church music program and at the college level.
Thank you, Mr. Gardner, for believing in me and for starting me on a path in music that has fulfilled my life so much!! I will keep your family in my prayers...
James (Jimmy) Gleason
New York
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sandra a viar posted a condolence
Sunday, November 26, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Gardner's passing. He was my teacher at Brookville Middle School in 1972 or 1973 and his words of understanding and compassion made an impact on my like that I still carry forward and share with others.
I work at Central Virginia Community College and just last week was having a discussion with a co-worker over the frustration of dealing with some difficult students when I once again mentioned Mr. Gardner by name and referred to an incident and what Mr. Gardner said to my 6th grade music class over 45 years ago.
Mr. Gardner always came to class with a very professional and positive attitude.However, this one larger and older 6th grade male student, while his behavior was a daily challenge, one day he pushed the envelope and Mr. Gardner and the class were subjected to his escalated threatening, disrespectful, and disruptive behavior.
The student was removed from class for the remainder of the day, which everyone was thankful for because he was a "very big mean bully", and Mr Gardner took the opportunity, not to vent or criticize, but to teach us the following:
Sometimes it is very hard to see but if you look closely you can find something good in everyone and that is what you need to focus on.
I am tone deaf and have a horrible singing voice ( but the Bible says make a joyful "noise") so I did not carry away from my course a great deal of musical benefit but what I did carry away with me,from my time as Mr. Gardner's student ,was an invaluable life lesson. A lesson that when practiced, has the potential to help and change lives and perhaps create music for those who suffer in silence.
Thank you Mr. Gardner for teaching a skinny little scared 12 year old girl how to view the scary people and things in life with a logical and compassionate view. You gave me strength and wisdom.......your memory will always live on through the countless lives you have touched and I pray your family finds great comfort in that knowledge.
Take Care~
Sandra A Viar
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Linda Thompson posted a condolence
Saturday, November 25, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. We will be keeping you and your daughter in our prayers. With sincere condolences Dan & Linda Thompson & Faith. Robert and Jean Thompson.
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Janet Daughtrey Brinkley posted a condolence
Friday, November 24, 2017
Dear family, I remember Rex from my years at Beaver Dam Baptist Church near Franklin.We probably are not related, but were all part of the community so we probably thought we were. Rex was quite a master with his music and shared with us when he was in the area. I know he will be missed dearly. Special love to Gail and Neil, who were right there to comfort us when Mama and Daddy died. I remember your parents with love. Please know you have the sympathy of the Jasper Daughtrey family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all, Janet Daughtrey Brinkley
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