William Thomas Gaw

William Thomas Gaw obituary, Anderson, IN

William Thomas Gaw

William Gaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory on Oct. 24, 2021.

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William Thomas Gaw, 82, of Anderson, passed away on October 22, 2021, at the Community North Hospital. He was born on November 15, 1938, in Hilham, Tennessee.
Tom served his country in the US Army Reserves.
He retired from General Motors after 44 years.
He was a member of UAW Local #662, several bowling leagues, and loved fishing, gardening, and building.
Tom is survived by his loving spouse of 62 years, Madonna Kay Gaw; children, Lorrie (David) Sutton, Kandi (Ron) Goodman, and Angela Varner; siblings, Virginia (Jay) Saucier, Brenda (Lou) Raley, Hilda Payne, Sue Gibbons; grandchildren, Marrisa (Chris) Roselli, Haley (Perry) Knox, Heather (Dusty) Bates; great-grandchildren, Emily Bates and Luca Roselli, as well as several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his father, Carlie Gaw; mother, Martha Lee; grandson, Shawn Gaw; great-grandson, Kameron Bates, and sister, Wanda Arnold.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St. Anderson, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Protection League or Miller's Merry Manor, Chesterfield. www.loosecares.com.

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