Earl 'Wayne' Gardner, 85, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away April 16, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Wayne was born September 25, 1938 in Stilwell, OK, to Earl and Monta (Ball) Gardner.

He is survived by his wife, Ina of Hot Springs; daughter, Berline (Heath) Greenough of Oelrichs, SD; grandchildren, Mandy; Melissa; Malachiah and 9 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M, Friday, April 19, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Hot Springs, SD followed by committal service at Smithwick Cemetery in Smithwick, SD.