James Michael Gardner, 71, died Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Mike retired from General Electric as a safety manager and was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.  He was a graduate of Manual High School and earned an accounting degree from the University of Louisville.  Mike had a great sense of humor and enjoyed The Comedy Club as well as visiting with friends and telling stories.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Broyles Gardner; children, Jennifer Bogard (Brian) and John Gardner; grandchildren, Ashley and Brandon Bogard; siblings, Ed Gardner (Pat), Pam Smith and Paula Gardner; nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Sue Broyles.

His funeral service is 10am Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road with entombment in Resthaven Mausoleum.  Visitation is 3-7pm Monday, January 2. 2023.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or WHAS Crusade for Children.