Brian Philip Gardner, of Kerrville, passed away peacefully at his home on August 27, 2020, at age 68. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Clifford and Maryjane Gardner on August 4, 1952. \r\n\r\nBrian grew up in Medford Lakes, New Jersey and graduated from the University of Connecticut. \r\n\r\nPreceded in death by father, John Clifford Gardner; mother, Maryjane Smith Gardner; and brother, John Clifford Jr.\r\n\r\nThose left to cherish his memory include Rebecca Parsons; daughter, Jennifer McGinley, son, Brian Gardner, daughter, Brittany Green, and son, Patrick Gardner; four grandchildren; three brothers and one sister. \r\n\r\nBrian was active with the Elks Club of Kerrville as well as American Legion Post 208. Brian's warm smile and infectious personality made him many friends and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.\r\n\r\nThe family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Singh and the Kerrville Oncology staff as well as to the staff of Peterson Hospice.\r\n\r\nThe family will arrange a memorial event for close friends and family at a suitable future date.\r\n\r\nIn keeping with Brian's charitable nature in life, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peterson Hospice.\r\n