James “Hammerhead” Gardner, Jr.

DUNN- James Harold “Hammerhead” Gardner, Jr, 66, passed away on Monday at his home. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late James Harold Gardner, Sr. and Ida Mae Ashworth Gardner. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, 2712 Oak Grove Church Road, Angier, NC. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Campbell Gardner; sons, Scott Gardner of Wendell, Jay Pearce of Garner; Brandon Campbell and wife, Kim of Fuquay-Varina, Joshua Caro of  Erwin, Anthony Caro of Deltona, FL; sister, Diana Coats and husband, Jerry of Burgaw,  brothers, Ricky Gardner and wife, Sonya of Benson; sister-in-law, Jean Gardner; grandchildren, William Gardner and Shelby Gardner, both of Wendell; Olivia Caro of Deltona, FL, Everly Campbell of Fuquay-Varina; and his dog, Scooter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Gardner.