Obituary for Irvin Franklin "Frank" Gaddie Jr.
Irvin “Frank” Gaddie, Jr., 74, of Louisville, passed away from cancer on Sunday, November 8th, 2020.
Frank was a teacher and coach at the JCTMS and Male High Schools from 1970 to 2013. He was also a regional director for the American Arabian Horse Association Region 14 from 2010 to 2014. He loved his horse named Bubba.
He was very active with the American Legion Post 201 for 50 years, and an Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He attended St. Raphael Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Sr. and Jessie Gaddie. He is survived by his loving spouse, Ellen M. Torstrick; his daughter, Jessica Lanae Orias (William); his stepson, Khriss Urban (Rachel); his granddaughter, Delaney Orias; and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be 1 - 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 12th, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, 40205, along with a prayer service. Burial will be private at Cave Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the WHAS Crusade for Children.
Frank was a teacher and coach at the JCTMS and Male High Schools from 1970 to 2013. He was also a regional director for the American Arabian Horse Association Region 14 from 2010 to 2014. He loved his horse named Bubba.
He was very active with the American Legion Post 201 for 50 years, and an Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He attended St. Raphael Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Sr. and Jessie Gaddie. He is survived by his loving spouse, Ellen M. Torstrick; his daughter, Jessica Lanae Orias (William); his stepson, Khriss Urban (Rachel); his granddaughter, Delaney Orias; and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be 1 - 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 12th, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, 40205, along with a prayer service. Burial will be private at Cave Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the WHAS Crusade for Children.