James M. Gardner

James M. Gardner obituary, Akron, OH

James M. Gardner

James Gardner Obituary

Visit the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel website to view the full obituary.
James M. Gardner, 68, passed away November 22, 2021. He was born in Westernport, Maryland to the late Arden and Geraldine (Donnelly) Gardner and moved to Ohio as a youth, where he was a Tallmadge High School graduate.
James was a tremendous artist and loved model cars. He was a fun-loving jokester who was always fun to be around, and he will be missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, William Cole and niece, Molly. He is survived by his siblings, Sharon Wakefield, Glen (Sue) Gardner and Toni Cole (Bryce); nieces and nephews, Donald, Brad, Mike, Eric, Samantha, Scott and Jean; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Falls Village Skilled Nursing and Rehab for their many years of care as well as the staff of Western Reserve Hospital.
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Please share your thoughts and condolences by visiting his Tribute Wall above.
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Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel

760 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44305

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