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Robert Gaddy Obituary
Candler - Candler - Robert Henry Gaddy, 92, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the North Carolina State Veteran's Home of Black Mountain.
Robert was born March 23, 1927 to the late Clarence and Flossie Wines Gaddy. Robert retired from Champion International after 41 years of service and was a World War II Army veteran.
He is survived by his two daughters, Linda Pless and her husband William "Bill" of Candler and Judy Reed and her husband, W.C. of Lake Norman; three grandchildren, Teresa Pressley (Trevor), Genell Allmond (Timothy), and David Pless (Carrie), all of Candler; seven great-grandchildren, Dillon and Dalton Pressley, Maggie Pless, Selah, Noah, Noble, and Cana Allmond; a sister, Martha Cassidy of Cleveland, TN; and a brother, Jennings Gaddy (Rosemary) of Cary.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Ridgeway Baptist Church in Candler with the Reverend Jack Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgeway Baptist Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
Per the family's request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ridgeway Baptist Church Cemetery Maintenance Fund, 525 Old 19/23 Highway, Candler, N.C. 28715.
The care of Mr. Gaddy has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com
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Ray Medford
November 23, 2019
My brother and I have great memories of Robert,Lillian,Linda and Judy. We lived next door to them growing up. He and Lillian are both missed and happy to know they are together again. MAY the good Lord be with the family.
Weldon and Leah Ward
November 23, 2019
Linda and Judy:
Weldon has such fond memories of time spent with your Mama and Daddy along with you girls growing up. I know he will cherish them forever. We love ya gals and are Praying
Eddie and Amy warren
November 22, 2019
We have the most wonderful neighbors with Mr. Gaddy and his entire family. Our prayers go to the entire family during this difficult time. We enjoy the family reunion every year! All of the conversations, stories and Christian fellowship with this family.
Linda and Bill we look forward to the future years as your neighbors!
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