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Harold “Daddy Kool” Nathaniel Gardner, Sr.

Date of Death: June 4, 2017

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Visitation
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Saturday 6/10, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Service
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Saturday 6/10, 11:00 am

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Cemetery
Location Not Available
Saturday 6/10

Reception to follow Interment
Omps Reception Center
Amherst Chapel

Harold Nathaniel Gardner, Sr., 77, of Winchester, Virginia passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Envoy of Winchester.
Mr. Gardner was born in 1939 in Leesburg, Florida, the son of the late Horsey Gardner and Julia Chatman. He graduated from Carver Heights High School, Class of 1958 and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Gardner was employed tending bar and special events with the Winchester Country Club, he later became a machine operator with Rubbermaid Commercial Products retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. Daddy Kool was a one of a kind who possessed a love of life and for his family and neighbors. He was particularly known for many personal verbal one liners, his love of fishing and of course the greatest football team ever the Dallas Cowboys. Daddy Kool has made lasting impacts and friendships with so many people throughout his life and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mr. Gardner married Gloria (Gaither) Gardner on December 8, 1966 in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Surviving is his beloved wife of 50 years, daughter, Dana Lyn Gardner and her companion Malik of Winchester, Virginia; sons, Darin Gardner and his companion Kimberly of Winchester, Virginia and Harold Gardner, Jr. of Winchester, Virginia; six grandchildren, Candace, Chad, Chane’l, Genesis, Demitri, Fortune; great grandchildren, Caden and Carter; sister, Linda Teartt of Leesburg, Florida; and brother, James Gardner and wife, Jackie of Wildwood, Florida; and daughter-in-law, Cassandra Gardner.
Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by sisters, Marjorie Smith and Betty.
The family will receive friends from 10 am to 11 am on Saturday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 am with Pastor Floyd Coates officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Winchester, Virginia where military honors will be afforded by V.F.W. Post 2123. A reception will follow the interment for family and friends at Omps Reception Center, Amherst Chapel.
Memorial Contributions in memory of Harold may be made to Kids Clubs of Northern Shenandoah Valley, 2400 Roosevelt Blvd, Winchester, Virginia 22601.

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Visitation
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
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Saturday 6/10, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Map
Saturday 6/10, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Location Not Available
Saturday 6/10

Reception to follow Interment
Omps Reception Center
Amherst Chapel

Harold Nathaniel Gardner, Sr., 77, of Winchester, Virginia passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Envoy of Winchester. Mr. Gardner was born in 1939 in Leesburg, Florida, the son of the late Horsey Gardner and Julia Chatman. He graduated from Carver Heights High School, Class of 1958 and was a veteran of the United StatesContinue Reading

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John Allison left a message on April 6, 2024:
I'm so sorry Mrs. Gardner I just found out that you lost your husband. I'm Frances Allison's son.
Fran Hough left a message on June 10, 2017:
Gloria--My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Frances Carter McQuay left a message on June 10, 2017:
Gloria Gardner and family. Sorry for your loss. Will keep you in prayer. Frances
Sheila Humbert Wilcox left a message on June 8, 2017:
My deepest sympathy to the Gardner family in this time of sorrow.
Ann Mosee' left a message on June 8, 2017:
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the lord at this time of Harold's passing.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Sadie P Nelson left a message on June 8, 2017:
Wishing comfort and peace for the family at this difficult time.
Carolyn Colter Samuel left a message on June 7, 2017:
To Linda and the Family: I was very saddened when I received the news of Harold's death. HIs memories will always linger in my mind from his growing up in Leesburg, Florida and his days at Carver Heights High. May God bless all of you!
Carolyn Colter Samuel left a message on June 7, 2017:
I can remember during my high school days when Harold would be at my family home making jokes and making us laugh. He was the drum major in the band and he was one of the best. He and my brother Curtis were very good friends. Harold was always a person who never seemed to be angry about anything. Rest in Peace Harold and know that you were loved.
Pamela Mason left a message on June 7, 2017:
My sincere condolences to the family.
Smutty, RCP left a message on June 7, 2017:
My condolence to the Gardner family, Daddy Cool was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him
Barbara Jeffries Flippo left a message on June 6, 2017:
MR.Harold,It's was honor to have known you,may you rest in peace with Jesus,until we meet again!
Teresha left a message on June 6, 2017:
The one thing that always will remember was him and my dad talking mess about the Redskins and the Cowboys. Uncle Harold you will be missed may you Rest In Peace.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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