Charles Anthony "Andy" Gaddy

Mr. Charles Anthony "Andy" Gaddy, age 67, of Chesterfield, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Shiloh Methodist Church, with Pastor Jeff Gardner and Brent Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery accompanied by Masonic Rites. Friends may visit the family from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Born on May 3, 1959, in Chesterfield, Mr. Gaddy was the son of the late Perry Ray Gaddy and Jeanette Watson Brigman. He graduated from Chesterfield High School in 1978 and earned his welding certification from Chesterfield–Marlboro Technical College. Mr. Gaddy began his career at Tenner Brothers Winery and subsequently worked with Fredrickson Trucking and the Town of Pageland. For the past 28 years, he served as a water distribution operator with Chesterfield County Rural Water Company.

A devoted lifelong member of Shiloh Methodist Church, Mr. Gaddy served as trustee and led the church security team. He was also a member of Chesterfield Masonic Lodge #220 and a Shriner with Omar Shriners. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed farming and hunting and was a dedicated advocate for the well-being of all animals.

Mr. Gaddy loved his family deeply. He was the proud "Campaign Manager" for his wife, Christy F. Gaddy, throughout her consecutive terms as Chesterfield County Clerk of Court. Among his many roles, he treasured most being “Pa G” to his grandson, Beauford “Bo-Bo” Gaddy, with whom he shared weekly Friday morning breakfasts at Gardner Brothers BBQ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Gaddy Rivers, and infant brother, Richard Ray Gaddy.

Mr. Gaddy is survived by his wife of nearly 18 years, Christy F. Gaddy; son, Richard Anthony (Jennifer) Gaddy; grandson, Beauford “Bo-Bo” Gaddy; step-son, James “Ryan” (Danielle) Sellers; step-father, Beauford Brigman; step-mother, Eva Mae Brigman; brother-in-law, Rev. Robert Rivers; father- and mother-in-law, Rev. Donnie and Sissy Faulkenbury; special family friend, Doug Updegrave; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved pets including his dog “Squirt,” donkey “Solomon,” and cats “Mac” and “Missy.”

The family extends their gratitude to the staff of Gentiva Hospice of Chesterfield for their compassionate care and support along this journey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shiloh Methodist Church (New Hope Sunday School Class), 3154 Hwy. 102, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield is serving the Gaddy family.