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     James Leeland Gardner Sr. was buried at Mattox Family Cemetery, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He James Leeland Gardner, Sr. age 77 of Union Hall went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 14, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Martinsville, VA on May 5, 1944 a son of the late Mary Helen Wood Miles and Dennis Lee Gardner, and was raised in Snow Creek, Va. (where he was very proud to grow up). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Gardner Mabry. Surviving are his devoted wife, Kathy Mattox Gardner of Union Hall; five loving children, Heather and Reed Brown, Leeland Jr. and Sandy, Cabell and Jessica, Will and Jessica, Kathy Ann and Kurt Randall; 19 cherished grandchildren, Dustin Mabry, Havanna, Samiah, Kendall, Garrett, Sierra, LeeAnna, Wyatt, Abbie, Aydin, Anna, Helen, Ryder, Raegan, Libby, Ora, Laila, Eve, and Presley; two sisters, Rita Loving (George) and Valerie Gardner. Leeland served in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Kathy, where he devoted his life to serving the Lord, his family, and work, which he instilled into his family to carry on. His work ethic and desire to take care of his family was displayed through his many talents. He was a tobacco farmer, dairy farmer, truck driver, and sawmiller. Leeland had a passion for raising and working draft horses. Through his life, he built a legacy of faith, love, and integrity, which was imparted on to his children and grandchildren, showing them to love God first, take care of your family, and work hard. Leeland and his unique personality will never be forgotten. Interment will follow at the Mattox Family Cemetery.⁴ He was born on May 5, 1944 at Martinsville, Virginia.^3,4 He married Kathy Jean Mattox, daughter of Cabell Allman Mattox and Patricia Ann "Patty" Light, on August 7, 1978 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 James Leeland Gardner Sr. died on May 14, 2021 at Virginia at age 77.⁴

     Laura Cabell Oakes was buried at Mattox Family Cemetery, Glade Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on May 6, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on April 21, 1976 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a death date of Apr 22, 1976.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 298-22-5919.² Audrey Jeanne Lewis was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.³ She was born on March 14, 1926.² As of April 22, 1952,her married name was Keys.¹ She married Robert Louis Keys, son of John Matthew/Matthews Keys and Violet M. Light, on April 22, 1952 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ Audrey Jeanne Lewis died on May 19, 1972 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 46.⁴

     Mary Ann Shaw was born on December 24, 1924 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ As of September 16, 1944,her married name was Keys.¹ She married Robert Louis Keys, son of John Matthew/Matthews Keys and Violet M. Light, on September 16, 1944 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 295-38-7612.⁴ Her married name was Larson.⁵ Evelyn Marie Keys married Unknown Larson.⁵ Evelyn Marie Keys was born on September 12, 1947 at Ohio.^1,4 As of May 8, 1972,her married name was Hall.⁵ She married Charles Cody Hall on May 8, 1972 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ Evelyn Marie Keys and Charles Cody Hall were divorced on August 30, 1979 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁶ Evelyn Marie Keys died on July 17, 2008 at Ohio at age 60.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 466-40-1018.⁴ Charles Cody Hall was born on December 15, 1930 at Nueces Co., Texas.^3,4 He married Evelyn Marie Keys, daughter of Robert Louis Keys and Mary Ann Shaw, on May 8, 1972 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ Charles Cody Hall and Evelyn Marie Keys were divorced on August 30, 1979 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ Charles Cody Hall died on June 17, 2008 at Ohio at age 77.⁴