It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James E. Gardner D. O. (Kirksville, Missouri), born in Hurdland, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 90, on December 21, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James E. Gardner D. O. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Earnest Gardner and Maxie Gardner (Smith); his sister Mary Emdia (Gardner); his grandchildren, Tanya Gardner and Matthew Lewellen; and his grandfather Doc.

He is survived by : his children, Lynn Ann Roberts (Larry) of Weatherby Lake, MO., James Michael Gardner (Cindy) of Columbia, David Bryan Gardner (Joy) of Lee's Summit, MO., Kelly Wayne Gardner (Pam) of Cottleville, MO. and Cynthia Marie Lewellen (Chuck) of Kirksville, MO.; his former life partner Sue Bishop; his wife Wilma Murphy; and his stepson Greg Murphy (Kim) of Kirksville, MO..

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you remember Doc with a walk in the woods, a trip around the bases on Doc Gardner Field, breakfast at Pancake City, a spin around the dance floor at the VFW on Saturday night, or a donation to Missouri Boys Town in St. James, Missouri.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Travis-Noe Funeral Home