1944
Michael
2023
Michael Philmon Gaddis
October 25, 1944 — April 20, 2023
Mr. Gaddis was born on October 25, 1944 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Verdell and Braska Garner Gaddis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Wanda Self; siblings, Jerry Gaddis, Larry Gaddis, Wilma Nix, Kaye Purcell, Donald Gaddis, Jackie Gaddis; grandson, Tucker Grizzle; and great-grandson, Syre King.
Mike was retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections with 28 years of service. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Gaddis was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Mike will be remembered as an avid fisherman. He enjoyed golf, traveling, and spending time as "Pop" with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife, Linda Abernathy Gaddis, of Dahlonega; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Theresa Gaddis, of Demorest; Ronnie and Jennifer Grizzle, of Dahlonega; daughter, Denise Cowart, of Dahlonega; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sandy Grizzle, of Dahlonega; Jeff and Teresa Grizzle, of Dahlonega; son-in-law, Everett Self, of Dahlonega; sister, Faye Smallwood, of Homer; fifteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Michael's Memory to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
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Visitation
Sunday, April 23, 2023
1:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory- South Chapel
Graveside Service
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Starts at 4:30 pm (Eastern time)
New Baptist Church Cemetery
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