Carl Ruben Gardner

Carl Ruben Gardner, age 94 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, March 26^th, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on January 12^th, 1928, in Rockwood. He was the former owner and President at Rockwood Iron and Metal, and he was also a former Chief Deputy at the Roane County Sherriff’s Office under Sherriff Herbert Stanley. He is preceded in death by his wife: Clara Gardner; Sons: Kerry Wayne Gardner, Christopher Michael Gardner; Parents: Bill & Amy Gardner; and Brothers: Richard Gardner and Wayne Gardner. He is survived by:

Son:                Richard Van “Dickey” Gardner of Rockwood, TN

Daughter:      Crystal Gayle Gardner Simpson (James) of Rockwood, TN

Grandchildren: Kie Gardner, Dylan Van Gardner, Amy Cortese, Cameron Webster, Evan Wayne Gardner, Tommy Gardner, Keri Laken Nelson, Cash R. Simpson, Connor Simpson, Lily Bell Simpson

Great Grandchildren: Lincoln F. Cortese, Lyla Gardner, Cara Gardner, Kash Webster, Kolt Webster, Mattie Webster, Jasper Van Gardner

And a host of other extended family members and friends.

Cremation services have been arranged and a private interment will be held at a later date. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. Carl Ruben Gardner.