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Rupert Rudolph Gaddy III

Rupert Gaddy Obituary

FORK -- Rupert Rudolph Gaddy, III died at his home Saturday, July 17, 2004 in Newberry.

Mr. Gaddy was born on May 16, 1951 in Greenville. He spent his adult years involved in the field of education. He taught at Wilson High School in Florence and J.V. Martin High School in Dillon, and Coker College in Hartsville prior to joining the faculty of Newberry College as an Association Professor of Theatre and Speech.

He was a graduate of J.L. Mann High School, attended Erskine College, and graduated from Francis Marion College. He received his Master's Degree in Fine Arts in Theatre from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.

Mr. Gaddy was a gifted and talented actor, teacher, designer, and director and imparted his love and respect for the theatre to his students, children, and family members. He was also a member of the historical reenactment group, The Society of Creative Anachronism.

He is survived by his parents, Rupert R. Gaddy, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Cook Gaddy of Fork; two sons, John Rupert Gaddy and James Preston Gaddy of Newberry; two daughters, Sarah Elisabeth Gaddy of Denver, Colorado and Mary Amanda Gaddy of Newberry; one brother, Harold Edward Gaddy of Fork; two sisters, Mary Elizabeth (Libba) Gaddy Urps of Simpsonville, and Patricia Anne Gaddy Buddin of Rock Hill.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 19, 2004 at 4 p.m. in the Chapel at Kannaday's Funeral Home of Dillon with entombment in Greenlawn Cemetery. Thomas Timmons, Pastor of Fork Presbyterian Church, will conduct the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Newberry College, Theatre Department, Newberry, SC 29108.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 19, 2004.

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Julie Hall

July 25, 2004

Rupert was a great friend and mentor. I will forever miss his hugs, advice and wonderful laugh.

Desi Carroll

July 20, 2004

Rupert touched so many lives in so many different ways. He was a kind and gentle man, a wonderful friend and mentor, a devoted husband, a loving father, brother, and son. He will remain in my heart and never far from my thoughts until time is no more. I swear on the friendship I was lucky enough to share with Rupert that his legacy will live on and his children will always know what a tremdenous person he was.



Farewell my friend. So much of me is made of what I learned from you. You'll be with me like a handprint on my heart. You changed my life for good.



Love always,

Hadiddiya

July 20, 2004

While I was only fortunate enough to meet Rupert online through the SCA, I know that the man that he was touched everyone with whom he came into contact. His loss is sorely felt, and he will be missed.

Patricia and James Buckner

July 20, 2004

Your family is in our prayers. Rupert was a kind man with a winning smile who will be remembered fondly.

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July 20, 2004

I was never fortunate enough to meet Rupert in person, only through correspondence online. I do not have enough words to convey my heartfelt condolences to his families. Our prayers are with you all.

Norman & Andrea Smith

July 20, 2004

Ruppert was always a good hearted friend who welcomed others with open arms I will sorely miss him and will always remember him fondly and as a brother.

Regina Ferrara-Shelley

July 20, 2004

I knew Rupert through the SCA. I knew him as a funny, charismatic man and when I think of things he's done or said it makes me smile. We are lessened by his passing. Your family is in my prayers.

-Rani Dulcinaya the 'Gypcian

Jack and Martha Parris

July 19, 2004

Rupert will always be remembered as

someone who contributed much to every endeavor, not the least of which was how much he enriched all of us in the SCA. He will be forever missed. We send our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to his family.

Scot Woodward Myers

July 19, 2004

As with so many others, I met Rupert in the SCA. I have many extraordinary memories of times spent with this man both on and off the field. He wanted great things for the SCA and worked to achieve them. Our Society is lessened by Rupert's loss. --Bran Trefonnen

Nicole Richardson (Pennea)

July 19, 2004

Rupert was a great friend and a wonderful teacher. My heart goes out to his family.

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July 19, 2004

If you were a friend of this man, consider yourself honored. If you were a brother of this man, consider yourself blessed. Our hearts and prayers to his wife and children.

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Brandi Gahrmann

July 19, 2004

Rupert was well loved and will be sorely missed. Our prayers go out to his entire family.

John, Brandi and Tori Gahrmann

Norman Masters

July 19, 2004

Rupert was my colleague and friend at Newberry College. Both his voice and his presence will be missed on our campus. He will be remembered for his many expressions of kindness to everyone.

Wayne Han

July 19, 2004

I only met Rupert a few times, but he was always friendly, generous, and funny. I regret not getting to know him better. My deepest condolences.

Lee & Michelle Williamson

July 19, 2004

Our hearts are with Rupert's family and friends. His generous spirit and kind ways touched us on many occassions. We will always remember his laughter and the stories he would tell. We cherish these memories and only wish there were more.

Jennifer Brotherson

July 19, 2004

Rupert was a wonderful teacher and good friend. He will be missed by us. Our prayers go out to his family in hopes that they find peace in this sad time.

Adeliza of Bristol

July 19, 2004

There are not enough words to express the greatness of this man. Our hearts, though heavy, are with all of his family.

Scottie Shirley

July 19, 2004

We want you to know that your family is very special to us and we share in your sadness. We pray for strength and peace to sustain you through this time and want you to know that we are with you in spirit.

With our love and prayers,

Duncan, Scottie, Jeremy and Asa

Sarah and Tony Toich

July 19, 2004

Rupert was a hard working and dedicated man. He will be missed in our SCA community. Your family will be in our prayers.

Bear and Jackie Lawton

July 19, 2004

We met Rupert through our association with the SCA, and were fortunate to count ourselves among his friends. His talent, spirit and humanity were bigger than life, appropriate for one who so loved teaching and sharing his craft. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

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