Joshua Sterling Gardner passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2018 at the age of 31.

Joshua was a kind-hearted man, loving son, brother and trusted friend.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, traveling, all things firearms, and steak so rare it still moo-ed.

He was genuine to a fault, hardworking, and devoted to those he cared for. He was meticulous, always willing to tell you like it was (whether you wanted to hear it or not) and had a knack for sarcasm and wit.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gregory D. Gardner; his grandparents, Charles H. Elmore II, Dr. S. E. and Joyce Gardner; and infant cousin, Sarah J. Roberts.

He is survived by his mother, Janet and husband John F. Armitage; his sister, Jerica Gardner; his step-brothers, Jeff Armitage and wife Mandi, David Armitage and wife Karen; and his grandmother, Tina L. Elmore Gold.

He will lovingly be remembered by his immediate and extended family and his dear friends.

A Celebration of Joshua's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.  His burial will follow directly after the service in West Plains, where he will be laid to rest beside his father in Howell Memorial Cemetery at 2:30 PM, 5604 US Highway 63, Pomona, Howell County, Missouri, 65789 .

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joshua can be made to Spokane R-7 School District.