GARDNERThomas A., Sr., beloved husband of Carolyn Gardner (nee Ervin); devoted father of Thomas A. Gardner, Jr.; dear brother of Agustus Raymond "Gus" Gardner, Jr., Robert Gardner, and the late Carolyn Guy Purcell; loving son of the late Agustus Raymond and Martha Gardner. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at age 81. Thomas served ten years with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was a member of the Cincinnati Silent Flyers and longtime active member of Wyoming Baptist Church. Memorial service will be held at Wyoming Baptist Church, 170 Burns Ave., Wyoming, OH 45215, Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Wyoming Baptist Church, Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2309 Wall St., Suite H, Cincinnati, OH 45212.