Background
Gardner, Joseph Tate was born on September 24, 1917 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Harvey Adolph and Mildred (Tate) Gardner.
food distribution company executive
Gardner, Joseph Tate was born on September 24, 1917 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Harvey Adolph and Mildred (Tate) Gardner.
Bachelor of Arts, Duke U., 1940. Co-owner Gardners Super-Markets, Miami, Florida, since 1957, chairman emeritus, since 1984. Board of directors Dade County Water/Sewer Authority, Miami, 1968-1978.
Co-owner Gardners Super-Markets, Miami, Florida, since 1957. Chairman emeritus, since 1984. Board directors Board directors Dade County Water/Sewer Authority, Miami, 1968—1978.
Captain United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1947, PTO.
Served to captain United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1947. Member Association Grocers Florida (Chairman of the Board 1970-1984), Southern Ocean Racing Conference (Board of Governors 1972-1983, chairman 1975-1978, named Councillor of Honor 1984), Florida Sailing Association (commodore), Cruising. Clubs: Coral Reef Yacht (commodore Miami 1967-1968).
Married Elizabeth Mitchell, January 25, 1945. Children: Elizabeth, Joseph Tate, Louise, Anne.