Silas Edward Gardner

July 24, 1934 - October 17, 2009

Silas Edward Gardner, 75, of Woodbridge, VA passed away at Potomac Hospital on October 17, 2009. Mr. Gardner was born on July 24, 1934 in Montgomery County, to the late Harvey and Ella Gardner. He attended school in Floyd County, where he also worked on the family farm. His carpenter trade led him to joining the Carpenters Union in Roanoke, Local #132 on August 21, 1956, which he was a member for more than 50 years. He enlisted into the US Army on January 10, 1956 as a Private E-1 and was honorably discharged on March 31, 1963 as a SP4 E-4, over half of his time was spent overseas during peace time era. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, carpentry work, growing vegetables in the garden, watching NASCAR and the Redskins and amongst various things. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ruth Gardner; three sons, Bryan, of Grantsville, MD, Darrell, of Stafford, VA, and Gerald of Stafford, VA; three sisters, Mabel DeHart, of Floyd, Ruth Ann Hall of Riner, and Mary Jane Humphries of Smith Mountain Lake; three brothers, Paul Gardner of Montvale, Howard Gardner, of Riner, and Johnnie Gardner, of Willis. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Interment will follow at Gardner-Bishop Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Mountcastle Funeral Home, Dale City, VA on Thursday October 22, 2009 from 6 until 9 p.m. The family will also receive friends on Saturday October 24, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.(noon). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverview Baptist Church, 1722 Florida Ave, Woodbridge, VA 22191 or Grace Baptist Church, C/O Pastor Steve Lackey, 1071 Canning Factory Road, Floyd, VA 24091, or contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences can be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com.