WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Mr. John Gardiner Decker, 71, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at Oak Summit Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 13, 1934, in Milo, to the late Woodrow Wilson Decker and the late Leona McSorley Decker. Mr. Decker graduated from Boston University. His career in textiles spanned many companies, culminating as the president of Pannill Knitting Company in Martinsville, Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dawn Decker Joy. Mr. Decker is survived by one daughter, Kim Decker Hammer and husband, Duane, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one son, Keith Decker and wife, Michelle, of Martinsville, Va.; six grandchildren; and stepmother, Grace Decker, of Milo. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Milo Cemetery with the Rev. Ernie Madden officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Forsyth County, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, or to the American Cancer Society of Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia. Vogler & Sons Winston-Salem, NC and Lary Funeral Home, Milo, are in charge of arrangements.
JOHN GARDINER DECKER
