David Lyle Gardner, age 72, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his home.  He was born December 11, 1950 in Hamden, Ohio, son of the late George G. Gardner and Ruth Elizabeth Oberholzer Gardner.  David was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during the Vietnam War.  He graduated from the Mississippi Highway Patrol Academy and went on to join the Biloxi Police Department.  David was also employed by the Vinton County Local Schools as a bus driver for 12 years.  He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 5108 in Marietta and enjoyed working outside taking care of his 3-acre front yard.  David is survived by his wife, Cathy Ann Patton Gardner; children, Richard Allen Gardner of Hamden, Angela Dawn Harrison (Lance) of Utica, Terry Lyle Gardner of Defiance, and Amanda Gayle Moore of Marietta; brothers, Richard Gardner (Carolyn) of Sarasota, Florida, and Ronald Carson Gardner (Janet) of Biloxi, Mississippi; sister, Della Mae Rhodes (Eudell) of Cummings, Georgia; sister-in-law, Vicki Patton of Hamden; brothers-in-law, Hal Patton (Carol) of Florida, and Dale Holland of Mississippi; along with 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, George Allen Gardner (Nancy); sisters, Barbara Jane Holland, and Linda Carol Peterson (Pete); granddaughter, Kayla Marie Gardner; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hearld Patton and Gladys Mae Waters Patton.  In keeping with David's wishes, his body was cremated.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston.  Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.