JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. — Retired Jeffersontown Fire Chief Robert Gaddie passed away at the age of 85 on January 4, 2021, according to a spokesperson with Jefferson County Fire.
Gaddie served the fire department for a total of 40 years and worked as chief from 1964 to 1996
In a Facebook post, Jeffersontown Fire said the department is saddened by Gaddie's passing, and a spokesperson said Gaddie was "instrumental in the advancement of the Jefferson County Fire Service."
Gaddie served on the Governor’s Fire Commission and his legislative efforts for firefighters across Kentucky, his family said. He served twice as the president of the Kentucky Firefighters Association. In 2004, he was inducted into the KFA Hall of Fame.
Throughout his career, Gaddie was involved with the WHAS Crusade for Children, and his family has requested "those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the WHAS Crusade for Children in Bob’s name."
Visitation and funeral details for Gaddie can be found on Ratterman Funeral Home's website.
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