Terrence Lee Gardner Jr. (TJ) age 38, was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 2, 2022. TJ was born October 5, 1983, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, South Dakota, the first child of Terrence and Diana (Buol) Gardner. TJ graduated from Sahuaro High School, Tucson, AZ in June, 2002. He worked as a foreman for Mc Colley Smith Landscape, Tucson, AZ and was employed as a customer sales representative for Prudential Overall Supply, Tucson, AZ. From the time TJ was little he enjoyed the outdoors and loved hiking, camping, boating, fishing and outdoor barbecuing with family and friends. He loved football and was a devout Pittsburgh Steelers fan. TJ had an amazing work ethic and infectious sense of humor. He worked hard and played harder. He was a great father whose love and priority were his children. He raised them in the church and taught them to stay humble and always follow God. TJ had an enormous circle of friends who he enjoyed laughing and joking with them every opportunity that arose. His precious memories will be cherished and live on in the hearts of his children, family, co-workers, and friends. We love you, TJ. Go Steelers! Terrence leaves behind to treasure his beautiful spirit his mother, Diana Gardner, father, Terrence (Diane) Gardner Sr., brother, Troy Samuel; step-brother, Hayden; step-sister, Danielle; father-in- law, Ed Leuty; sister-in-law Sarah Schrader; Daughters, Kayla and Leighana; sons, Jaiden and Xavier; fiancé, Lena (Preston) Espinosa; children's mothers; Amber, Vanessa and Rachel; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 10AM - 2PM Saturday, September 17th, 2022 at Carillo's Tucson Mortuary 204 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701.