James Lee Gaddis

Daleville....James Lee Gaddis, 76, resident of Daleville passed away Wednesday morning at his residence after an extended illness.He was born in Anderson, July 22, 1937, the son of Morris E. and Marjorie R. Gee Gaddis.He was a 1956 graduate of Middletown High School and retired in 1996 from General Motors Delco Remy in Anderson after 31 years.He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the UAW 662 and Fall Creek Valley Conservation and Gun Club.Survivors are 4 sons: Rick Cooper of Anderson, Jim (Kathy) Cooper of Anderson, Kenny Gaddis and Kevin (Charme) Gaddis of Daleville, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 1 sister: Karen Russell (Robert) of Markleville, several nieces and nephews.A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, February 8th at 11:00 am at Ballard and Sons, 8212 South Walnut Street, Daleville.Friends may call one hour before the services.Memorials may be made to the NRA through the funeral home.Online Guestbook at: www.ballardandsons.com and Facebook/Ballard and Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Services.The Ballard family is honored to celebrate the life of Jim Gaddis with family and friends.