Archie Eugene Gaddy Jr.

Archie Eugene “Gene” Gaddy Jr., born on July 10, 1927 in Dallas, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2015 in Dallas. Son of Archie Eugene and Virginia Hanna Gaddy, Gene graduated from Highland Park High School in January 1945. He received National Honor Society (Blanket) Award. Gene served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. In 1950, Gene received degrees in Civil Engineering (with honors) and Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. While at S.M.U, Gene was a member of Phi Delta Theta, Tau Beta Pi (Sigma Tau, chapter president), Blue Key, Student Council, Pi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Kappa Psi and Phi Eta Sigma.

After graduation, he was employed for two years as a civil engineer with the City of Dallas. In 1952, with C.I. Loven, he organized the consulting civil engineering firm, Gaddy & Loven. He was president of the firm until it was sold in 1974. The firm was a consultant for many area real estate developments including Northwood Hills, Prestonwood, White Rock North, Forest Meadows, and The Village Apartments.

From 1974 to 2007, Gene was an independent real estate development consultant. Other business activities have included Gaddy & Loven Investments and various real estate properties.

As a lifelong member of the Church of the Incarnation (Episcopal), Gene served as Church Vestryman, Junior Warden, and Treasurer. He was on the advisory board of Episcopal Cathedral Gardens and is a founding supporter of Trinity Episcopal Church in Dallas. Gene was involved in the following community organizations: member and past President of the White Rock Rotary Club, Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, served on various Rotary District committees and as District Secretary. He was also a member and past President of the Park Cities Philatelic Society, charter member of the Collectors Club of Dallas, Life Member of the American Philatelic Society, member of the Texas Postal History Society and Texas Philatelic Association. Gene formed a major Dallas County postal history collection and had many articles published on the subject. He took an active part in many area stamp shows, including TEXPEX. In 2006, he received the TEXPEX Service to Philately Award. Gene served on the Board of the Dallas County Pioneer Association for eight years and was Treasurer of the organization for six years.

Other memberships have included the American Society of Civil Engineers, Sons of the Republic of Texas (Hopson Burleson), Sons of the American Revolution (Rev. John DeBow), Society of Mayflower Descendants (John Alden), Sons of Confederate Veterans (Enoch Wesley Gaddy), and the Park City Club.

Gene and his first wife, Mary Louise Coull, were married in 1952. Mary Louise died in 1965. Gene subsequently married Sheryl Ann Metters in 1987. Gene and Sheryl’s worldwide travels have taken them to over fifty countries.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Louise Gaddy; brother, Sam Hanna Gaddy; and sister, Mary Virginia Gatewood.

Gene is survived by wife, Sheryl Metters Gaddy; son, Edward Gene Gaddy, his wife, Yaani-Mai, and their sons, Ansel Eugene and Austin Tye, all of Coppell; son, William David Gaddy, and his wife, Randi and their sons, Brett David and Blake William, all of Plano; step-son, Derek Shane Recer, his wife, Denise, and their children, Peyton and Preston, all of Orlando, Florida; and numerous extended family and friends.

A memorial service to honor Gene will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church (12727 Hillcrest Dallas, Texas 75230) on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 11:30am.

Family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice.