Minden Mayor Terry Gardner dead following battle with cancer
Makenzie BoucherMinden Mayor Terry L. Gardner, 68, has died due to complications related to his recent cancer diagnosis.
Gardner informed the public of his cancer diagnosis by video on May 24.
Gardner was a mentor to many young people and lived by the motto: “Everyone deserves a second chance in life, or sometimes two or three.”
Minden City said, "Gardner believed that everyone has a place in life and he did anything he could to guide them in the right direction."
Gardner was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Minden where he served as a Sunday School teacher for ten years.
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Gardner took office on Jan. 1, 2019.
The city said, "Terry L. Gardner was a very outstanding and kindhearted individual and served as a well-respected role model to many in our community."
He is survived by his wife, Debbie and was predeceased by his son, Harold Gardner. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
