William Edward Gardner

William “Billy” Edward Gardner, age 60 of Livingston, TN went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2026 after an extended battle with cancer. He loved dirt track racing, bass fishing, and his family.

He is preceded in death by his step-son, Jerran Allen. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Carla Gardner; step-daughter, Aspen (Jeremy) McDonald; grandchildren, Dreyden Allen, Arian Allen, Myles McDonald, Mack McDonald, Blaklynn Allen, and Luka Allen; father, Charles “Ed” Gardner of Valparaiso, IN; mother, Bobbie Gardner of Talbott, TN; half-brother, Eddie Gardner of Asheville, NC; aunt, Linda Ahl; special cousins, Tim (Sharon) Ahl, Adam Ahl, Ashley Ahl; and many special friends who cared for him, and many, many racing and fishing friends.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Farrar Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dale Cox officiating. Graveside service will follow at Sunderland Cemetery.

Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN