James Harvey Gaddy, “Harv”, age 72, passed away on January the 12th, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Born in Union County NC on October 25, 1949, he was the son of the late Julius Frank Gaddy and Alice Ruth Gaddy.
Harvey was a life-long resident of Marshville, NC and was indeed a family man. He worked & retired from Norton Door Controls-Assa Abloy from 1980-2005. Harvey was a Vietnam War Veteran serving from 1969-1971 when he was honorably discharged.
He loved his family very much. Harvey also loved Oak Island and he liked eating good barbecue and fried flounder. He was known as the grill-master and he loved to fish and to tend his garden. His favorite pastime at the beach was looking for seashells. He was also an avid birdwatcher and was especially fond of watching eagles. He was a front porch sitter and loved his time outdoors.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Doris, which was the love of his life. He is also survived by his children: Tiffany Gaddy (Larry Edwards), Tara Allman (Robin Belk) and Travis Gaddy (Jennifer), and his 5 grandchildren: Kyle Allman, Cody Allman, Dallas Baker, Haven Gaddy and Brynn Gaddy. Other survivors include his sisters Lois Watkins, Janice Laney (Erby), and Linda Baldwin, and his brother Truby Gaddy (Katherine).
Mr. Gaddy’s funeral service will be at 1 PM on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in the Davis Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow in the Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Marshville. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until 1 PM at Davis Funeral Service prior to the service.
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