John Gaddy Sr.

SIKESTON — John Gaddy Sr., 92, died Sept. 8, 2018, in Sikeston.

Born Jan. 31, 1926, in Conway, Ark., son of the late Thomas Gaddy and Laura Sullivan-Gaddy, he retired from the City of New Madrid in 1987. He was an important member of the community through his volunteering efforts as well as being a member of the Neighborhood Watch.

On Oct. 4, 1947, in New Madrid, he married Mary Johnson, who preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish in his memory: five daughters and six sons, Evelyn (James) Byrd Sr. of Aurora, Ill., Mary (David) Gatson of Aurora, Colo., Ruthie (Lance) Cushinberry of Fort Wayne, Ind., Gloria Ann Johnson of Fayetteville, N.C., Linda Gray (Terrence Morris) of Kansas City, John Gaddy Jr. of New Madrid, Thomas (Ollie) Gaddy of Goodyear, Arizona, Carl (Betty) Gaddy of Oswego, Illinois, James “Pat” (Cynthia) Gaddy Sr. of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Bruce (Vanessa) Gaddy Sr. of Aurora and Allen Johnson of Fort Wayne. He also leaves behind a special nephew, James (Sonny) Cunningham of Louisville, Ky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Gaddy and Laura Sullivan-Gaddy; his two sisters, Maggie Brewer and Angeline “TT” Tate, as well as his special niece Saddie Lee Caffey. He also leaves behind numerous of nieces and nephews as well as 36 grandchildren and a host of great- and great-great-grandchildren.

He is leaving behind a special friend, Bertha “Sis” Kellum-Burgess.

The family would like to thank each and every one of you for your support and loving kindness during this time.

Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Saturday at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid.

Pallbearers will be: John Gaddy Jr., Thomas Gaddy Sr., Carl Gaddy, James “Pat” Gaddy Sr., Bruce Gaddy Sr., James Byrd Jr.

Honorary pallbearers will be: James Byrd Sr. and James (Sonny) Cunningham.

Repass immediately following service.

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