Jon Gard

Former high school and college basketball referee Jon Farrell Gard, 74, died Monday at his Peabody home.

Visitation is today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Peabody United Methodist Church. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Peabody United Methodist Church with interment at Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

Born March 11, 1942, he was the son of Ralph and Thelma Gard. He married Carolyn Truax on Aug. 27, 1966.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Wendell.

He is survived by his wife, sister Carol Sue, two daughters Becky and Crystal, and four grandchildren.

Memorials can be made in lieu of flowers to The Hub or Peabody Senior Center.