Richard Eastman Gadbury

Obituary
Richard Eastman Gadbury, 59, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Friday morning, August 24, 2012 at his residence. Richard was born in Traverse City, Michigan on September 13, 1952 a son of the late Robert Eastman Gadbury. He was of the Seventh-day Adventist faith and a member of the Collegedale Community Church. Richard moved from Michigan to the Chattanooga area approximately ten years ago. At about age 27 Richard suffered a tragic diving accident that left him a quadriplegic. Richard with his extremely encouraging spirit turned his disability into an ability to encourage and inspire others. He was a board member of the Team Support Program and also a resident artist at the Chattanooga Discovery Museum where he would draw beautiful works of art while holding the pencil with his teeth. You are encouraged to visit his web www.eastman-art.com for a complete history of his accident and then his many accomplishments afterwards.
Richard leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of seven years Meriam Gadbury, mother Bea Russell of Michigan, three children Misty Meersma (Josh), Shanon James (Zack), and Brandon Gadbury (Michelle) all of Michigan, a twin brother Nick Gadbury also of Michigan, another brother John Gadbury of West Kansas, one sister Cindy Amyot of Kansas, four grandchildren Samantha, Gabriela, Brooklyn, and Benjaman Meersma all of Michigan, and a host of other extended family members and friends.
A funeral service is planned for Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 12:00 noon at the Collegedale Community Church located at 4995 Swinyar Drive in Collegedale, TN with Pastor Jerry Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in the Collegedale Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at Collegedale Community Church on Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM until the 12:00 noon service time.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Richard and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guest book at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral and Cremation Service of Cleveland is honored to assist the Gadbury family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Collegedale Community Church
4995 Swinyar Drive
Collegedale, TN 37403

Interment
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Funeral Service Details
12:00 PM
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Collegedale Community Church
4995 Swinyar Drive
Collegedale, TN 37403

Collegedale Memorial Park
Following the Service