Mr. Ralph Gardner, Jr., 53, of Buckatunna, MS passed from this life Friday, January 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Wednesday, June 3, 1970, to Ralph Gardner, Sr. and Elizabeth T. Gardner. He worked as an oil field consultant with D.M.I.C. Petroleum. Mr. Gardner is survived by his parents, Ralph Gardner, Sr. and Elizabeth T. Gardner of Buckatunna, MS; wife, Brandice Marie Hendershott of Jacksonville, FL; two sons, Parris Gardner of Waynesboro, MS, Vegas Gage Gardner of Jacksonville, FL; two daughters, Carrie Taylor Gardner, Katherine Gardner, both of Buckatunna, MS; 5 grandchildren. A Graveside Service for Mr. Gardner will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 12, 2024, at Chason Cemetery in Wayne County, MS with Rev. John Brown officiating. Interment will be in Chason Cemetery in Wayne County, MS.