"Maurice Elton Gardner (PaPa Mauricio), 75, of Sumerduck passed
away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at UVA Medical Center from
complications of AML.
 
Maurice was born September 22, 1943 in Wilson, NC to Moses Lee
Gardner and Lydia Lucinda Proctor. He was married to Bonnie
Faye Hayes in January 18, 1963. Maurice was a 28 year veteran of
the Army where he served eight years at the White House as part of
the presidential motorcade.  He retired from the Army in 1988 and
again in 2005 from Cassidy & Associates, Washington D.C.
 
Maurice is survived by his daughter, Angela Kallio (Ed); sister,
Betty Jane Ellis (Kenneth); nephew, Brian Ellis; niece, Elizabeth
Radez; grandson, Duncan Kallio; and five great nieces and
nephews.
 
Maurice was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Faye Hayes on
July 26, 2018.
 
Maurice was a friend to many and a devoted father and grandfather
who will be forever missed.  
 
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 13,
2018 at Bealeton Baptist Church, 11172 Remington Road, Bealeton
VA 22712.
Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the
Gardner Family Cemetery in Saratoga, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name can be made
to Bealeton Baptist Church.
Condolences to his family may be shared online at
vacremationservice.com."