Robert Alexander Gardner

Robert Alexander Gardner

Robert Gardner died March 11, 2015. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He resided in Fort Pierce, Florida and Buckhead Ridge, Florida.

Bob served in the U.S. Navy. He was a combat veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Bob was awarded the Navy Achievement medal with Combat “V” for his service in Vietnam. Bob earned many medals and awards for his military service. Bob retired from the U.S. Navy.
Bob was past Commander of AMVETS Post 15 Fort Pierce; two terms. Bob started AMVETS Post 2001 in Buckhead Ridge. He was a life member of AMVETS. He was a life member of VFW 9528, Buckhead Ridge. He was a member of American Legion Post 40 of Fort Pierce. Bob was a member of Buckhead Ridge Moose. Bob was a life member of HOG (Harley Owners Group). His fellow bikers knew him as Flag. Bob’s favorite bike ride was with his wife, Jean, when they rode their Harleys 12, 000 miles around the United States in two months.
Bob enjoyed boating, fishing, and walking on the beach. Bob had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Jean Gardner, of Fort Pierce and Buckhead Ridge; daughter, Christy (Brad) Bennett and grand-daughter Abby Bennett of Indiantown; and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Gardner; parents, Doris and Alex Gardner; sister, Jean Franzese all from Brooklyn, New York.

Burial will take place in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service. An online guest book may be signed at www.haisleyfuneralhome.com

God saw you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you
And whispered, “Come to me”
With tearful eyes we watched you,
And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.