Mr. William Lee "Bill" Gadd
February 25, 1934 ~ March 7, 2024
Born in:
Farr, WV
Resided in:
Follansbee , WV
William Lee Gadd of Follansbee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2024, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was ninety years old.
He was born in Farr, WV. on February 25, 1934, one of two children to Harvey Lee and Mary Irene Tennant Gadd.
Bill was a 1952 graduate of Follansbee High School and a proud member of the United States Army, serving his country from April 1957 to December 1962.
Bill attended Trevecca College and West Liberty State College obtaining degrees in Biology and Chemistry
He retired from the former National Steel as an Industrial Hygienist.
Bill enjoyed being involved with different organizations throughout his life, serving as chairman of the Brooke County Republican Executive Committee, the Brooke County 4H, the Brooke High School Band Boosters and Hooverson Heights PTA, The American Society of Medical Technologists, a former member of the Weirton Area JCs, a member of the Notable Americans from 1976-1977, a certified environmental specialist and inspector, a member of the American Societies of Medical Technologists and Clinical Pathologists, Honorary and published author of numerous industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health and Safety articles, a certified EMT and received the Winchester Western Award for Distinguished Shooting.
He was certainly a man of strong faith, a devout member of the Weirton First Church of the Nazarene, for many years he coached the bible quiz team at the church and progressed the teams to competitions throughout the United States and Europe.
One of Bill’s most memorable achievements was having the opportunity while working at Fort Sam Houston to be involved with the research and development of aspects of the artificial kidney, a piece of his life of which he was immensely proud.
In Bill’s spare time, he enjoyed hunting, traveling, and customizing old cars. His appreciation for cars led him to the NASCAR circuit, following the races during the season, traveling to various tracks, and cheering on his favorite driver, Jimmy Johnson.
Bill will always be remembered as a Man’s Man. His love for his family and his willingness to assist them with whatever they needed will be forever engrained in his family’s fabric. He will be sadly missed as the Patriarch of the Gadd Family.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his first wife Delores Rhoades Gadd, and his sister Karen Sue Bertram.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Marilynn R. Walker of Fairmont, WV. son Matthew (Stephanie Jacobs) Gadd of Wellsburg, daughters Dawn Chiarmonte of Glenshaw, PA. Kimberly (David) Mossor of Weirton, Shanah (James) Perrone of Colliers, and Jodie (Eric) Mankowski of Weirton, stepson Brennan (Michelle) Walker, Mike (Stephanie) Walker, and stepdaughter Sarah (Chris) Haymond. seventeen grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received on Sunday, March 10, from 5 to 7 pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where an additional hour of visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of the 11 am funeral services on Monday.
Pastors Larry Barkley and Jim Barnhart will officiate.
Entombment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
Military Honors will be provided by the West Virginia National Guard and American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard
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Dear Kim and family,
Jackie and I were very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. God Bless.
Jim & Jackie Brandolino
Bill will always have a special place in our hearts as Bill was the regional quiz director when my husband and I were quizzers. My husband was also fortunate enough to be a member of his regional quiz team. Bill also entrusted him to try to keep the regional scores on the campus computer his freshman year of college – it didn’t work because the system overheated. Bill still entrusted him to do it the next year and it never failed after that. While Bill eventually passed the torch to another director, my husband is still involved. Bill left quite a legacy.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers and thoughts.
Mr. Gadd, I never met you, but I know you are standing in the presence of our Lord Jesus.
God bless,
Wes and Julie Shaw
Matt and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was good friend and a good man. We are praying for you and the family. May God comfort and strengthen your family during this difficult time.
God be with you
Larry and Peggy Blankenship
Sorry for your loss. Your father was a nice person and I always enjoyed talking with him. Praying for you and your family.
David and I are very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences and prayers for you during this difficult time.
David & Lucille
Matt & Family,
I was very sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. He and I spent many hours together reloading ammunition for hunting. I know you will miss him dearly.
Dan
Bill was a wonderful man and his service to the Lord through Nazarene Bible Quizzing is still touching the lives of our youth every year, as the teens who quizzed with him have followed his example and still serve in quizzing. Thank you for everything, Bill❤️
Our condolences go out to all of you. Bill will always remain in the hearts of his loved ones with the fondest of memories. God bless all of you. Dustin, Tanya and family
Paul and Donna Meincke
Thank you uncle Bill, for your passion for our our family tree, and all the time you spend on research and sharing it with all of us.
Blessings Paul and Donna Meincke, Ken, Karl, Jennifer, and Gretchen Meincke