My sincerest condolences for Johnny Dale’s passing. He lived a full and rewarding life and each family member will cherish their memories of him forever.
I am so sorry I missed his gravesite service due to some health issues that prevented traveling today.
I do wish Carolyn all of God’s comfort knowing Johnny Dale is in his caring arms now.
Greg Sickmeier 


One of the several Snyder Cousins Reunions in Florida. Many conversations reminiscing  of the good old days and solving the world’s problems. We miss those now in heaven, RIP.  John, you will be missed. 
Your loving sister-in-law, Mary H. 

Grandpa and Grandma celebrating Jacob and Kaelyns' academic achievements.

The whole Gadberry family at Give Kids the World.

Whenever Grandma and Grandpa came down to Florida I was always so excited to see them. One of the funniest memories I have was when Grandpa tried to eat the play doh food I made for him, even though it was pink Hershey kisses. Love you Grandpa, you will always be in my heart.

John was a wonderful, thoughtful, caring man. I enjoyed seeing John & Carolyn when they made their visits to Florida to see Craig, Cathy, Jacob & Kaelyn.  R.I.P.

I think John and Carolyn were one of my mom and dad’s favorite cousins and I remember visits at our home in Greenwood as we were growing up fondly.  I’m sure they probably got together at our first home on Woodside Dr. In Indianapolis as well, but I was pretty little then and have only a few memories from that time.  There was always lots of conversation and laughter among Ed, Patsy, John and Carolyn. I can still picture big smiles on their faces when they were all together.  Later, as everyone was getting older, I remember many times my mom saying they were going to Olive Garden to get together and have lunch with John and Carolyn Gadberry.  
Thank you for bringing joy with you every time you visited!
May you Rest In Peace, Cousin John, and when you see my mom and dad in Heaven, please tell them I love them and miss them.
Prayers for Carolyn and the boys as they grieve your passing on into eternity.  May all the memories you made together in life comfort and keep you until meeting again some day. 
Much Love,
Susie (Sickmeier) Greve
Bob Greve 


I will always be thankful for my brother John.   He was always a great example for me in my life and I will miss him.   Thank you brother John for always being there for all of us. 

Mom & Dad celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with all their grand kids on 7/11/2009. Great time spent with Family. Weather started out nice then turned into a torrential downpour. Hard to believe it was nearly thirteen years ago.

Mom and dad celebrating Christmas at our house 2021. 

Dad and Mom loved traveling. In this picture, they were in Florida to see their twin grandkids. Although we live one thousand miles away from Kokomo, Dad and Mom made it to Florida for almost every birthday, even though my niece and nephew had birthdays two weeks before and two weeks after my kids'. In the attached picture, Dad and Mom are at Jacob and Kaelyns' high school graduation in Orlando, Florida, during the pandemic. Dad and Mom have always made great sacrifices for our entire family. We miss you Dad, but we are glad you are with Jesus in Heaven.

Grandpa was always ready to go sightseeing whenever my dad and I came to town for the summer.  I will always have fond memories of our travels throught Midwest. 

I had the privilege and honour of having John as my American father, not just for the one year he received me under his roof and treated me as one of his children, but ever since. I can still think of him as my "dad" after 33 years, and thank God for having sent him into my life. John leaves with me not just the wonderful memories of that year, and the other chances we had to meet afterwards, but teachings that made me a better person and shaped my professional career to this day. I admired John in many aspects, specially his integrity, work ethic and honesty, and I know he is now looking on us from Heaven and will be a source of inspiration for us to get there too. All my love to the family, you have been blessed with having John in your life.

I remember John an Carolyn came to Odessa Texas with their family to see his West Texas family!  We had so much fun an I will always treasure that memory.  We love you all an John will be missed Greatly.  But we will see you again in glory!  Love you Carolyn an all our family!

I’m sorry for your loss and your entire family are in my prayers.  John was an incredible father and made growing up in the neighborhood absolutely fun.  The trips to Myrtle Beach in the RV were amazing and both Carolyn and John were two of the kindest people you could spend time with. 


John and Carolyn opened their home to all of us as kids.  You could ring the doorbell and walk right in.  Looking back, you can see how much they cared for all of us by the way they welcomed us into their home.  I’m sure we gave John a hard time as kids, but he always made it clear we were welcome and that he cared.  There are too many memories to count but being asked “how’s school going” by John and having hot Krispy Kreme doughnuts every morning for breakfast in Myrtle Beach are two of my favorites.

OBITUARY

John Dale Gadberry

February 19, 1934 – April 11, 2022

Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center

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