Tyreek S. Gardner was born April 22, 1997 on Fort Leonard Wood Army Training Installation in St. Robert, Missouri. During his days as a toddler, Tyreek enjoyed riding his power wheels trucks, bikes, playing on his swing set in the backyard, and watching Barney endlessly. As Tyreek grew older he began to enjoy fishing and just being an all-around nature boy interested in every aspect of the outdoors. On September 11, 2001, Tyreek and family moved to Lancaster, PA. Tyreek attended Bucher Elementary, Neff Middle, and Manheim Township High School. Tyreek was very athletic and very competitive. Tyreek played 1st base in Little League baseball, wide receiver and corner back in football, wrestled, and reached his blue belt in Taekwondo. Tyreek's hobbies include, video gaming, listening to very loud music, fishing, and playing with basically anything electronic.

Tyreek departed this life on May 30, 2019 very abruptly and unexpectedly.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his son, Carter James Gardner; his mother, Wannie; his father, Courtney; his brothers, DeAnthony and Adonis; and sister, Paris; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial Services for Tyreek were held privately.