Charles Gardner Sr., 91, Joplin, Mo.

Charles Richard ‘Dickie’ Gardner, Sr., 91 Joplin, Missouri, died peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024. Born October 21, 1932, in Baxter Springs, Charles was the son of the late Jack R. Gardner and Beatrice A. Mahurin.Charles grew up near the Baxter Springs and Joplin area most of his life. After graduating high school, he went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in music from…