Robert H. Gaddis, Sr.

SFC (Ret) Robert H. Gaddis, Sr., age 79, resident of Columbus, died on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 11 a.m. with Reverend Jerry Speer officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. SFC Gaddis, son of the late Albert Lee Gaddis and Thelma N. Boyd Gaddis, was born February 11, 1932 in Atlanta, GA. He was retired from the U.S. Army where he served his country honorably for over 21 years. SFC Gaddis served in both Korea and Vietnam and received the Bronze Star, Korean Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 device for his exemplary service. He was an avid bowler and thoroughly enjoyed Bingo. SFC Gaddis was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Naomi Gaddis and a brother, Walter T. Gaddis. He is survived by his children, Robert H. (Dawn) Gaddis, Jr. of Dudley, GA, Susan Lynn (Billy) Goodman of Hamilton, GA, Timothy Lee (Patti) Gaddis, Sr. of Columbus, Karen Jean Gaddis of Columbus, Terry Wayne (Renee) Gaddis of Columbus, David Glenn (Evelyn) Gaddis of Buena Vista, GA, Tracy Naomi (Marty) Reid of Cataula, GA, and Charlene Mobley; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com.