Charles W. Gardner, 80, of Albany, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Charles was born June 30, 1935 in Albany, Missouri to Charles James and Inez Belle (Culp) Gardner. His parents preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Alice Rice, Norma Severe and Rachel Swartz and brother Delbert Gardner.

Charles served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He met and married Leona (Deen) Gardner on July 27, 1957.

He was an auto and tractor mechanic and also worked for Tempmaster in Albany. He farmed the land he grew up on.

Charles attended the Darlington Baptist Church. He was known for his warm and friendly greetings to people of all ages. He loved his family and enjoyed his kids, grandkids and great grandkids with a big and loving heart. They were all his pride and joy.

Charles passed his time going to Casey's to have coffee with his many friends. He enjoyed visiting with the many people that came through the doors there.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his loving family, wife of 58 years Leona; sons, Larry (Ginger) Murphy; Dennis (Lea) Murphy; daughters, Charlene (Dave) Frame; Jean (Steve) Fahrenkrug; grandchildren, Christy (Robb) Botens; Matt Gilbert; Rebecca Murphy; Amanda (Daniel) Novak; Melinda (David) Atwell; Lydia (Jonathan) Lombardi; JC (Krystal) Frame; Christy (BJ) Goble; Dallas Frame; Bailey Fahrenkrug; Sam Fahrenkrug; 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Annie Hughes; brother, Lawrence Gardner and many other loving relatives.