Jeffrey Lee Gadd, Sr., age 60, of Brayton Mountain, died April 22, 2013 at his home. He was born October 11, 1952 in Washington D.C. to John Ray and Elizabeth Bell (Pumphrey) Gadd.
Jeff lived on Brayton Mtn. since 1971. He retired from the Department of Corrections after 30 years of service and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. He is a member of Brayton Baptist Church.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Jan (Burnette) Gadd of Brayton Mtn., son Jeff, Jr. (Lori) Gadd of Birchwood, parents John Ray and Elizabeth Bell (Pumphrey) Gadd of Brayton Mtn., brothers John (Marlyn) Gadd and Greg (Linda) Gadd both of Brayton Mtn., grandchildren Brody Gadd and Kayla Gadd, both of Birchwood, stepdaughter Karina Welch of Soddy Daisy, two stepsons, Andrew Hickman and Kevin (Heather) Burnette, both of Dayton, six stepgrandchildren, Lacey Harris and Gavin Bell, both of Soddy Daisy, Aidan and Braidon Hickman, Charlee and Jacob Burnette, all of Dayton, niece, Ginny Beth Gadd of Brayton Mtn.
Funeral services for Jeff will be held Friday at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Steve James and Rev. Dennis McChargue officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Brayton Cemetery on Brayton Mtn.
Please share your memories of Jeff on his online guest register at
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The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN where they will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.