David W. Gardner, gone to soon but never will he be forgotten, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2021. He was born in Gilmer, Texas on October 20, 1968 to Charlie and Brenda Clemmons Gardner. David was a 1987 graduate of Terrell High School and attended both Eastfield College and Navarro Jr. College. He excelled in baseball during high school and college. Mr. Gardner loved to fish even though he might not haul too many in on those trips, cheering on his Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys. David also enjoyed his watching of NASCAR races on t.v. He retired from Yellow Freight as a truck driver in 2000, after 11 years with the company because of a disability. David never let that event keep his spirits down. He was a proud member of Local 745. David is survived by his wife of nearly 18 years Vicky Calhoun Gardner; son William Gardner; daughter Katelyn Gardner; parents Charlie and Brenda Gardner; brother Scott Gardner; grandchildren Ryleigh and Jaxson; sister-in-law Sandra Mayhew and husband Duane. He was preceded in death by a brother Ty Gardner. Funeral service for David will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro, David Cook officiating.