Alan B. Gardner, 85, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at his residence.

He was born February 3, 1930 to Bruce and Eulah (Knowles) Gardner

He retired from Mead Johnson/ Bristol Meyers after 39 1/2 years of service as a tractor trailer driver. After his retirement he was a farmer and school bus driver. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1949. Alan served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Christian Churches in the areas he lived and served as a bible teacher, Deacon and Elder also he was a member of First Christian Church of Owensville. Alan was a Kentucky Colonel and an avid University of Kentucky Wildcat fan. Surviving are his wife, Yvonne (McDonald) of 59 ½ years; daughters. Anne G Spainhoward and Janelle K. Gardner; grandchildren, Michael (Emily) Gardner; Brittany K. (Marty) Marginet and Jackson Gardner Strong; great-grandchildren, Preston Lockwood, Ethan Gardner, Madison Marginet, Benjamin Strong and twins, McKinlee and Mason Marginet; sister, Mary Somers; nephew, Robert B. Gardner; nieces, Lois J. McEntarfer, Linda K. Jones and Nancy E. Knight.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Aaron Marshall Stewart and a brother, Robert K. Gardner.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday April 14, 2015 at Holders Funeral Home in Owensville with Bart Newton officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by the retired military veterans.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Alan's memory to the Oak Grove Cemetery.

The family would like to also express their grateful appreciation to Amanda Deakins and the staff of Southern Care Hospice for their compassionate care to both Alan and Yvonne.