James Marshall Gaddy

October 25, 1928 ~ January 5, 2009
Resided in:
Greenville, SC
James Marshall Gaddy, 80, formerly of Asheville, died Monday, January 5, 2009, in Simpsonville, SC.
Mr. Gaddy was born in Bennettsville, SC, and was a son of the late Lester L. and Ruth Patterson Gaddy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Owen Gaddy, and by a brother, Lester Gaddy.
Mr. Gaddy graduated from Bennettsville High School, Oak Ridge Military Academy, and Clemson University. He served with the US Army in Korea. Mr. Gaddy was employed at American Enka and BASF for 28 years. Following his retirement in 1986, he consulted with Chemtex, Inc. and Intertech Testing Services.
He was a former member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club and was a life member of Marboro Lodge 88, A.F. & A.M. He volunteered with the Salvation Army and was chosen as it's volunteer of the year in the 1980's. He also volunteered with the Red Cross and the Rathbun Center. He was an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church since 1957, where he served on many committees, including the Finance Committee and former chairman of the Paster-Parish Committee.
Mr. Gaddy is survived by one daughter, Beth Ianonne and husband, Louis; one son, Marshall O. Gaddy and wife, Rosie; three grandchildren, Marie
Iannone, Melissa Gaddy and David Gaddy; and one sister, Nell Ruth Fowler.
The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with the Rev. In-Yong Lee officiating, assisted by the Rev. Grover Putnam. Military honors will be provided by the NC National Guard at Riverside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday in the fellowship hall of the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Chruch, 223 Hillside Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with the arrangements.
Just wanted you to know were praying for you during this diffcult time, I know he will be missed. Myrt Wagner NHC
Gaddy Family,
I am sorry for your loss…my thoughts and prayers go out to you. God Bless
Brian Boatright
I will never forget working with Jim at American Enka. He was a fine, thoughtful person. God Bless.
Jim was a fine, kind, fun man. God be with you, Jim.
Pearl and I enjoyed being neighbors of Jim and Betty when we lived on Providence Road
George & Pearl Watt
Marshall,
Idid’nt know your father but I’m sure he was proud of his family and I want you to know that I’m truely sorry for your loss.If there is anything I can do please let me know
God Bless
Jimmie
I remember working in Tech Service at Enka and BASF along with Jim. He was always a joyful person to be around. I liked his sense of humor. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
God be with Jim’s Family
Steve Self
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. We are thinking of all of you.
Marshall and Beth,
I have many fond childhood memories of our families at St. Paul’s, camping trips and Saluda. I pray that God be with both of you and your families during this difficult time.
Dear Beth and Marshall,
Your father was a great man. I have memories of our families on Church outings and Lake Sheila. Most of all, the many nights when our parents got together for bridge and we played games all night!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
My family lived next to the Gaddys in Wilshire Park. I remember Betty and Jim as wonderful neighbors and friends, always ready with a smile and as welcoming, loving people and parents of their children.
Beth and Marshall, your dad was clearly a good man and father and I’m sure you’ll miss him dearly. Our prayers for you are for strength during this time of grief.
Dear Beth and Marshall,
I’m sure this is a difficult time for you and your families. I recall many wonderful times when our families were together – camping, the lake, church and other activities. Knowing these events of how your dad lived his life and loved those aroud him are surely helping you to go forward in this difficult period. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Beth and Marshall,
We were so sorry to hear about you Dad. He was a special person, and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Bill and Joyce Waters
We knew your parents when we lived in Asheville. Charles worked with your dad. I wanted to tell you what I think of whenever I think of them. When our first son was born in 1966, your parents came to our house with a gift. It was one of many gifts that always stood out in my mind. It was a tiny pair of blue jeans. They had stuffed the pockets with rocks, string, jacks, etc., things that a little boy would pick up and put into his pocket. I thought that was so clever.
Both of your parents were good people.
Rita Kale