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Gardner Bittle, 84, of Brownsville passed away Sunday September 9, 2014. Born October 26, 1929 in Miller Arkansas to the late Walter and Rethea Jackson Bittle, Gardner was retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and received the Navy Commendation Medal. After his retirement he spent his time helping others, especially other veterans. He was active in organizing the Shiloh Crossroads Chapel after the original church burned and enjoyed the outdoors. He was also a Life Member of the VFW and Disabled American Veterans.
Gardner is survived by his children: Jeff and wife Kim Bittle of Greers Ferry and daughter Brenda Bittle of Batesville, grandchildren Joshua and Jennifer Bittle, Whitney and Kaylee England, all of Greers Ferry; sisters Dorothea Terranovia, Jayne McNiece, Mae Barnum, and Fran Corshia.
Mr. Bittle is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Phillips Bittle and a brother, William (Bill) Bittle.
Visitation will be Monday September 8, 2014 at Family Funeral Service in Heber Springs from 6pm to 8pm.
Funeral services will be Tuesday September 9, 2014 at Brownsville Baptist Church with Brother Jerry Cothren officiating. Burial will follow in the Brownsville Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Brownsville Baptist Church.

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