Lester Zeno Gardner 96 of Hillsville passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hillsville, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reva Allene Gardner; parents, Abner and Mollie Frances Akers Gardner; grandson, Christopher Ron Belcher; 5 brothers; 2 sisters.

Survivors include daughters and son-in-laws, Darlene and Earl Talbert of Hillsville, and Reva and David Kopp of Hillsville; grandchildren, Crystal Vaughan and Casey Horton; great grandchildren, Lillian Vaughan and Shealon Williams; brother, Olen Gardner of Riner, Virginia and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Independence Cemetery with Minister Steve Gardner officiating. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Gardner family.