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DAVID GADDY Obituary

GADDY, DAVID - age 71 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was retired from the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Preceded in death by parents, Alfred Gaddy and Lucille and Richard Hoover. Survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Cathy; sons, Robert Shane (Amanda) Gaddy and Jason Gaddy and Crystal Thomas; daughter, Maria Gaddy; grandchildren, Lexie, Drake, Ashlynn, Aly, Lethan, Ayden and Katelyn; brothers, Jackie (Mackie) Chesnutt and Glenn Hoover; sister, Cheryl (Kelly) McDaniel; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 7:00 pm. Family and friends will meet at Weaver's at 12:30 pm Wednesday to proceed to East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for a 1:30 pm interment. Special services will be performed by the Knox County Sheriff's Office: Taps, 21 gun salute, motorcade and bagpipes will be played by Vincent Ayub. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with expenses. Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuneralservices.com. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Cathy Gaddy

February 26, 2014

I love you baby and I heart hurts so bad missing u not here with me. I dont know what to do without u. You know im not very good handling stress u always told me dont worry about things u cant change to take one day at a time. Baby I dont think I can do this on my own. Im asking you and God give me strength to take losing u one day at a time. You were my hero my best friend and my loving husband. You were a awesome husband and father and the love of my life. I see you every day and kiss u good night u will never be forgotten. You are my guardian angel I will carry u always. Love always your wife.

Tim Atchley

February 25, 2014

I served on Charlie Shift with David back in the early 90's. I got to know him and loved having David as a fellow officer. David loved his wife and family very much and he showed it every day. David I will miss you, take care my friend.

February 19, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about daves passing , my thoughts and prayers are with you . Mike Craig (KCSO)

Donna Brown/Leachman

February 18, 2014

My prayers are with you. He was a special cousin

February 18, 2014

I am so sorry hear about Dave we will keep you in our prayers.

Shane Haun

February 18, 2014

David,
Its been a long time brother,I still remeamber some of the times we had at the Sheriff's Office and seeing you on the motorcycle.
May the good Lord prepare you a wounderful home.
May God be with you Family
Shane

Jennifer Alsup

February 18, 2014

Jason, We are thinking of and praying for comfort for you and your whole family during this sad time. I know you have many wonderful memories of your Daddy and I hope that they flood your mind to bring you some smiles and laughter during this time of loss and sadness.

Sgt. B.A. Young

February 18, 2014

Sorry for your loss. David will be missed.

The Staff of Weaver Funeral Home

February 18, 2014

With deepest sympathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

February 18, 2014

Cathy, I wish you prayers and good thoughts during this time. God Bless you and your family. Cindy Allen

Jane Fricks

February 17, 2014

Cathy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dawn Stemeye Breeden

February 17, 2014

Maria I'm so sorry 4 ur loss. You n ur family will be in my thoughts &prayers, May God comfort you and give u strength with each passing day. Love u very much, God Bless u n ur family.

Theresa Turner

February 17, 2014

Our hearts go out to the entire family. We know how it feels to lose a parent, so please know we are thinking about you, Shane, Maria and Jason. Cathy please know that we are thinking of you and if you need anything let us know.
Joe and Theresa Turner

tracy.matt.graci whitson

February 17, 2014

He was a wonderful man. May he rip. Sure will be missed.

Debra Winston

February 17, 2014

It was an honor to have known and worked with Mr. Gaddy! May you find joy and comfort in his memory!!! U.T. Transplant Team

Peggy Simpson

February 17, 2014

Cathy, I am so deeply saddened with your loss of David. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cathy Bramer

February 16, 2014

Sorry for your loss Cathy. May God be with and the family.

Samantha Monday

February 16, 2014

Thinking about the whole Gaddy family. May God provide you strength and comfort in this difficult time.

Crystal Maples

February 16, 2014

I would like to express my condolences to the Gaddy family and to David's extended family and friends as well. I knew David for a little over a year and learned, thru several long talks, that he had alot of interesting stories to tell and wisdom to share. He was obviously a very hard-working man and instilled in his children and grandchildren the secret of life... love.

claire shaw

February 16, 2014

cathy,i live in florida,if i were there i would love to comfort you,god bless you and your family claire shaw

February 16, 2014

I Lost Touch with David and You over the Years.He was the First I Car Partner I Had the Night He Tried to Introduce You to Me.And was shocked to find we new each other from High School.God Bless You and The Family No. More Suffering.

Jackie & Paul Fish

February 16, 2014

Dear Gaddy family,
We are very sorry to hear of Dave's passing, and our prayers are with each of you as you celebrate his life. Dave was a wonderful friend and co-worker and taught us all so many things. God Bless and bring peace to you.

Sheila Dyer

February 16, 2014

Our prayers are with you. From Sheila , your Sam's Club Family.

B. J. Thompson

February 16, 2014

Cathy, I was saddened to learn of David's passing. I have many fond memories of the days when David and I were beat partners and the shift get togethers at your house. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

jim watson

February 16, 2014

I lost touch with David over the years, but I remember him as the hardest working man I knew. He taught me a lot about police work. My sympathy to the family.

Jody Harrison-Grabber

February 16, 2014

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Yvonne Conatser

February 16, 2014

Cathy, I am so sorry for your loss. The memories you must have after 37 years. My prayer of comfort for you is in this note. You are loved and cared for so. Love you dear friend, Yvonne Conatser (Sam's 8256).

William (Bill Doug) Chavis

February 15, 2014

Another vacant spot in our high school classmate reunion roster. It is created by one whom I had great admiration and respect. David served his country, his community, and his family well. Here's my heart felt condolences to David's wife, family, and friends in your GREAT loss. May God bless you.

Michael Russ

February 15, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about your loss we will keep you in our prayers and if you all need anything please let me know

Kay Thompson

February 15, 2014

The end of one life you have known for many years and the beginning of another for you and your family. God is with you on this journey and that if why you will never be alone, but in his loving arms !!! Prayers for you and all your children.

tammy childs

February 15, 2014

Please accept my sympathy. Tammy Childs

Carol Ann & John Johnson

February 15, 2014

Cathy, I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will comfort you and your family. John and I are praying for you.

February 15, 2014

Sorry for the loss and sadness. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Gary & Marilyn Chappell

Lynne and Don CRONIN

February 15, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mattie Chavis

February 15, 2014

Cathy,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Our class has lost another great person and we will miss both of you at the reunions. May God bless you in this difficult time.
Mattie Chavis (Pine Bluff, Arkansas)

Michael and Melinda Massengill

February 15, 2014

Cathy,we are so sorry for your loss.David is in Heaven with our Lord!

Nancy (Cline) & Lee Barbee

February 15, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers ...

Charlie Watson

February 15, 2014

Cathy, you and your family are in our prayers and David is in God's hands.
Charlie and Jo

anja patrick

February 15, 2014

Our thought and prayers are with you and your Family.

William E. Holt

February 15, 2014

Cathy,

The Watson Chapel High School Class of 1961 has fond memories of David. We will honor David and our other fallen Classmates at our 53rd Reunion in September of 2014. In High School I knew David well. He and I were Ends on the football team. He was taller than I was, so he got to catch all the passes. He was good at his position. I will keep the family on my prayer list.

Billy Holt, WCHS 1961

Joel and Cathy Darnell

February 15, 2014

Cathy, Please know that you and the family are in my and Cathy's thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I know that David is whole and happy resting in the arms of God. May He bless and comfort you all.

Brenda Robinson

February 15, 2014

To all of David's family, my sincerest sympathy to you all. David was my first cousin, and has been gone from PB a long time. I know he had a really hard time there for awhile, and now he is at peace!

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