Donnie Ray Gardner

Donnie Ray Gardner, 67, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital from complications of Covid-19.

Born on July 23, 1953 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Clarence and Shirley Severt Gardner.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Gardner of Princeton; a daughter, Keri (Steven) Brooks; son, Kevin (Brittany) Gardner; and grandchildren, Kaleigh Brooks, Tre` Gardner, Westin and Gracie Walker; brother, Howard Gardner of Ashland, KY and a sister, Debbie Ball of Princeton.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Eddie Johnson. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Kevin Gardner, Steven Brooks, Scottie Gordon, Ray Conner, Steve Bailey, Josh Gooch, Tre` Gardner, and Sam Marion will serve as pallbearers. Lewis Conner will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Friends may call on Tuesday prior to services, from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home.