STANTON KING GARDNER

Stanton King Gardner, 87, of Atlanta passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Stanton was born March 26, 1937, in Romulus, to the late John and Liella (Powell) Gardner Sr. On Jan. 14, 1967, he married Maria Castenada. Stanton worked at the IGA in Atlanta for over 40 years. He enjoyed gardening, nature, and driving the backroads.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Maria; five children, Pat (Cindy) Pullum, Michelle (Greg) Currie-Pozan, Penny Johnson, Brian (Maria) Gardner, Janet Roberts; 12 grandchildren, Casey (Brittney) Pullum; Lindsey (Matt) Verley, Kelsey Pullum, Brandon Pozan, Marie Pozan, Jennifer Oldani, Jacob Johnson, Bo Gardner, Hunter Gardner, Trinity Gardner, Andy Gardner, Brandy Gardner; great-grandchildren, Thomas, Abbie, Andrew, Cheyenne, Ryker, Freya, Cody, Bella, Kara, Noah, Eli, Marco, Corbin, Easton and Miles.

Stanton was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Utt; sons, Stan Gardner Jr., Ben Pullum; grandsons, Justin Utt, Corey Gardner; brothers, John Gardner Jr. and Keith Gardner.

A private service has taken place. Arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Inurnment: Avery Cemetery, Atlanta, Michigan