Gary Tom Gardner

Gary T. " Tom" Gardner, age 49, of Massillon, passed away at Mercy Medical Center, Canton Wednesday May 30, 2012 following a brief illness. Today the music stopped. He was born in Canton, Ohio on July 12, 1962. He was a graduate of Tuslaw High School, Class of 1980, Studied Graphic Arts at R.G. Drage Technical School, was active in wrestling and football. He loved to read and go primitive camping with his kids. "Tom" was employed by the Timken Company and loved to D.J. and owned and operated Little Tommy Terrible D.J. Service with his wife Michelle. He especially enjoyed D.J.ing the Canton South Band Prom. He was a member of Canton Baptist Temple. He is survived by his : wife, Michelle L. Hardman Gardner whom he married May 9, 1997, his four children; Sebastian Talarico, Clarissa Gardner, Logan Gardner & Elise Gardner all of Massillon, his mother, Sandra E. Gardner-Dunfee & husband Mark Dunfee of Canton, brother& sister-in-law ; Larry " Rocky" & Angela Gardner and sister, Cheryl "Tina" Gardner all of Canton and several nieces , nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by: His father Larry W. Gardner, Sr and his step-father Harold R. DeBock. Friends may call at the Paquelet Funeral Home on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 5:00PM -8:00PM. A memorial service will be held on Monday , June 4, 2012 at 10:00AM in the Paquelet Funeral Home , Pastor Mike Frazier, Officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Canton Baptist Temple. Messages of support and condolence may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222