James L. Gardner Sr.

Gardner, James L. Sr. Age 69, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on December 29, 1952 to the late James and Arvilla (Benson) Gardner. James is survived by his wife, Beatrice Gardner; children, Angela (Joseph) Williams, Donald (Sabrina) Bliss Jr., Amber Bliss, Danielle Bliss, James Gardner Jr. and Charles Gardner; brothers, David Simpson, Ronald Simpson, Clayton Simpson and Calvin Simpson; sisters, Louise Simpson and Evelyn Carl; step-sister, Sharon Hanshaw; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. James loved fishing, hunting, camping and swimming. Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering at his daughter Angela’s house, 518 S. William St., Elmira (Southport) on Sunday, September 25th staring at 12 noon. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.