Timothy Roger Gardner

Timothy “Tim” Roger Gardner, of Newland, passed away at his residence at the age 58 on Sunday, November 17, 2024. 

Tim was born in Avery County to the late George Lee Gardner and the late Grace Alma Laws Gardner on April 10, 1966. His brothers Jerry Gardner and Gary Gardner also preceded him in death. 

Tim Gardner is a journalist, and author of books, and a life-long resident of the North Carolina Mountains.

Gardner’s feature stories, general news and sports articles, and columns have been published in various weekly, bi-weekly, tri-weekly, and daily newspapers, as well as in regional and national magazines, specialty publications and online publications. During his professional writing career, Gardner has served as a Sports Editor, News Editor, combined News and Sports Editor, Associate Features Editor, Interim Editor, Sports Correspondent, and Contributing Editor.

Gardner has written one book, co-wrote another, and wrote the foreword and was the research director for one more book. He also, named all three books. Additionally, Gardner served seventeen years as assistant to Martin Cook, Founder, President and Manager of the Inspirations Quartet and as its publicist.

Tim was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and was an extremely patriotic person. The mountains have lost a remarkable Historian. 

Surviving Tim are his brother, Terry Gardner (Della) and numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 2:00 until 3:00 at Whites Memorial Baptist Church. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 at the church. The Rev. Randy Gregg and Rev. Terry Gardner will officiate the service. A private interment will take place at a later date.