Melvin Edward Gardner, Jr. of Centreville, MD, passed away on June 15, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 76. Born on January 7, 1946, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Melvin Edward Gardner, Sr., and Evelyn June Wenck Gardner. He was a firefighter for Baltimore County from December 10, 1966, until he retired on June 30, 1999. He became a Lieutenant in 1976 and served all of his time at Station 5 in Halethrope. He was a Life Member and Past Chief of the United Communities Volunteer Fire Department (Station 9) in Stevensville, MD. After retirement, he was employed at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing and crabbing on the Wye River for many years. Melvin is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Gardner of Centreville, MD; daughter, Angela Holocker (Bryan) of Centreville; son, Michael Gardner of Arnold; four grandchildren, Zachary Holocker (Kristen), Kelley Holocker, Maura Gardner, and Michael Gardner; great-grandson Charles Holocker; and sister Suzy Gardner.