He was born on November 23, 1953 in Corsicana, Texas to Lee Roy and Lula Mae (Hughes) Gaddis. He worked in the oilfield for seventeen and a half years followed by roofing for the remainder of years that he was able to work. He married Charlene Gaddis March 25, 1993. In his spare time he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, doing woodwork and leatherwork, playing cards, and watching TV with his family. Being Papaw to his grandchildren was his favorite pastime. He was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed by many.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Charlene Gaddis; two sons, Loyd A. Gaddis Jr. (J.R.) and wife Earlleen of Wichita, Kansas and Steven D. Gaddis and wife Jodi of Snyder, Texas; three daughters, Melvonia M. McDorman of Snyder, Texas, Brenda M. Harrington (Shelly) of Monroe, Louisiana, and Natasha Deason of Henrietta, Texas; one step-daughter Kristi L. Miller of Colorado City, Texas; and one sister, June Floyd and husband Bob of Richland Hills, Texas.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Lee Roy Gaddis Jr.; one son, Seth Adam Gaddis; parents, Lee Roy and Lula Mae Gaddis; and one son-in-law Eric B. McDorman.
A graveside service for Loyd will be held on Thursday, November 14th at 2PM at the Westbrook Cemetery with Dr. Jerry Shields officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kiker-Seale Funeral Home
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