Jerry (JD) Gardner

JD Gardner, 53, of Copperas Cove passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Christian House of Prayer in Copperas Cove.

 

JD was born in Pasadena, Texas on July 19, 1963 to Ernest and Billie McCasland Gardner. He retired from the Killeen Fire Department as the Chief in May of this year to focus on his health. JD was a public servant in the fire service for over 30 years.

 

JD was preceded in death by his brother, Greg Gardner.

 

JD is survived by his wife, Andrea Gardner of Copperas Cove; son, Jared Gardner of Pasadena, TX; twin step daughters, Ashlee and Stephanie Jason of Copperas Cove, father, Ernest Gardner and wife, Barbara of Huntsville; mother, Billie McCasland of Brady; brother, Steve Gardner and many nieces and nephews. 

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Killeen Professional Fire Fighter Association Local 2505, P.O. Box 4458, Killeen, TX 76540 or to the Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department, 923 E. Shaw Street, Pasadena, TX 77506. Scott’s Funeral Home of Copperas Cove is in charge of the arrangements.

 

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