Keith A. Gardner, 64

Keith A. Gardner, 64, of Carrollton, died Friday, May 22, 2020 in his home. 

Born July 16, 1955, in Canton, he was a son of the late Darrell and Betty Moore Gardner.

He was an employee of Carroll County Transit. Keith was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He was a helpful and faithful friend to everyone he knew and loved. He was a quick with his wit and always made folks laugh. 

Keith leaves behind his wife of 40 years, the former Sandy Mapes, and children, Cassandra Smith and Sabrina (Jeremy) Sproull; and seven grandchildren, Ellis Durbin, Makenzie Sproull, Jozlynn Smith, Jocelynn Burkhart, Tony, Autumn and Logan Riggenbach. 

He had many friends who kept him in their prayers, visits and acts of kindness during his illness including Nikie Hein, Tom and Barb Anthony, Melvin and Margo Riggenbach, Jeff and Cindy Eckley, and the Betty Kaye Bakery family. 

Keith’s family would like to thank all of his friends for their love and assistance during his illness including Crossroads Hospice, Carroll County Transit, Carroll County Commissioner and the Carroll County employees along with those who helped with his benefit. 

Keith will be missed by all of us but we are assured that he is with his parents, sister and brother who were all awaiting his arrival. 

No services will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.