Delbert Eugene Gaddy
June 20, 1931 ~ March 27, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Delbert "Pop" Eugene Gaddy, 80, of Asheville, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Marion and Nora Hollifield Gaddy. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Marie Parris Gaddy.
Mr. Gaddy was a graduate of West Buncombe High School, and attended Western Carolina University. He owned with his wife Little Rascals Day Care on Haywood Rd. in West Asheville, and on Highway 25 in South Asheville. He also owned Pop's Shop Small Engine Repair. He attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
Mr. Gaddy is survived by sons Rod Gaddy and wife Anne, Jim Gaddy and wife Stephanie, and Bob Gaddy and wife Kathy; grandchildren Brian, Scott, and Kevin Gaddy, James and Chelsey Gaddy, and Robert Gaddy; great-grandchildren Scott Jr., Shawn, Seamus, and Lyndsey; sister Bitsie Dover and husband Junior; and brother Claude Gaddy and wife Ruby.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Ronnie Owen officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 146 Victoria Rd., Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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OUR DEEP CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE GADDY FAMILY. POP WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND,AND ALWAY’S MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS AT HOME WHEN I SAW HIM. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. RONNIE AND PAT REESE
To Jim, Steph & the extended Gaddy family…we wish to extend our sympathy during this time of great loss. May you find joy in the celebration of his life, and a sense of peace & comfort in the wonderful memories you have. Much love, Gail & Steve
OUR DEEPEST REGERTS ON THE GADDY FAMILY LOSS OF A TRUE AMERICAN. GOD BLESS HES REUNITED WITH DEAR BETTY MARIE
To Bob,Jim & And The Gaddy family So Sorry family i have a lot of good memory’s RIP Pop You Are Now With Your Beloved Betty we will all see you again someday. Will be missed but never forgotten
I would like to express my condolences to the Gaddy family. I am praying for comfort and peace to each one of you through this difficult time. God Bless you
May God Bless you all during this time of loss.
My deepest sympathy.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know we are here if you need.
Christiaan
Deepest sympathy
Our thoughts and prayer are with you
Hi Jim,
We pray that God is with you and comforts you and your family during this time of need. Please do not hesitate to call if we can help in any way.
To Rod and Anne Gaddy plus extended family, our heartfelt deepest sympathy goes out to you. Big hugs and lots of love to you all. Pop and Mom are smiling down and holding hands in heaven!
May God wrap His arms around you so you’ll remember He loves you and will never leave you. They are all up there together, no pain just smiles!
To the Gaddy Family,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You ALL at this time. I was a First Cousin to ‘Deb’ on the Hollifield side (our Mothers were Sisters), ‘Emma’ was my Mother. May GOD Be with You ALL and give You Peace,Comfort and Strength during this Time of Sorrow.
Kenneth, Darlene & Kenny Oliver
We’d like to express heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. May God be with and comfort you.
Jim, and the rest of the boys, Jim, sorry for Your loss but You should be proud for Him no more suffering or pain. He is having a better time then we are with Miss Betty. And one day we will see them again along with Grandma Kate. Just remember your memories and treasuer them. Take Care Jim, You are in My thoughts and Prayers to get You thru this.
Love, Janet, and Marvin Scott
I’d like to pay respects as a possible distant association and maybe a long distant friend of a relative and one of those survived by Mr. Delbert Eugene Gaddy. If Bob Gaddy was one in the same who was part of my late high school work and mentorship while working out at the Oteen VA Hospital in 1978/79, then he should know I always kept my uniform cleaner tags removed per his advice. Not sure if he is the same one, but offer my respect and condolences to all in these difficult times.