David Louis Gardner, Sr., age 62, of Athens passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018. Mr. Gardner loved sports, fishing and life. He always had a good sense of humor. Survivors include his wife Sharon G. Gardner of Athens; sons David Louis Gardner, Jr. and godson Alan Freeman all of Winder; daughter Rosalynn G. Manus and husband Tony of Athens; brothers Paul Gardner Sr., of Fayetteville, Patrick Gardner and Julio of TX; sister Lynette Oxford and husband Roger of Augusta; grandchildren Jacob, Jack, Izzie, Zack and Corbin. He is preceded in death by his brother Charles Gardner. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Montie Ray Robinson, Jr. will be officiating. Interment to be held at Crestlawn Memorial Park, 2000 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, December 14, 2018 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.