James W. Gaddy celebrated his 80th birthday with a party at Mill Pond Park, San Saba, Texas on May 24, 2008, from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

There was visiting, picture taking and lots of good food, which was catered by Betty Ann and Tommy Johnson. The party was hosted by Michelle Gaddy, James H. Gaddy, Tania (Gaddy) Martin, and Maurene Romero and family.

Guests included:

The Gaddy Families - Maurene Romero, San Saba; Nelson Romero, Maraeaibo, Venezuela; Gladys Romero, Austin; Marquis Cantu, Waco; Maurene Cantu, Austin; Val Michael Cantu, Austin; Elvia Hyatt, San Saba; Misty (Hyatt) Brad, Jaycie and Jason Everett, San Saba; Brandy (Hyatt) Michael, Christian and Mayson Brown, Round Rock; Marisela (Romero) and Steve Spears, San Saba; Connor and Allison Christian, San Saba; Marianella (Romero) and Tommy Johnson, San Saba; Rafie (H. Ryan) and Jonna (Melton) Gaddy and family, Highland Village; James W., Grants, NM; Michelle L., Albuquerque, NM; Tania (Gaddy) and Payte Martin, Grapevine; James H., Grants, NM; Stephen Edwards, Grants, NM; Billy (Adams), Ft. Worth; Marsha (Gaddy) Baumann, Ft. Worth; Dana, Hurst; Lisa (Gaddy) Anderson, Ft. Worth; Jim & Sherry (Gaddy) Coombes, Austin; Vernon & Nancy (Gaddy) Love, Eastland.

The Wood Families - Billy Taylor, San Saba; Emmett Lee Grumbles, San Saba; Paris Capitola (Smith) Hayney, Lubbock; Teneta Sue Tyler, Lubbock; Judie (Bowlin) Boothe, Amarillo;Montie Rea (Smith) Ivison, Amarillo; Chuck, Sharon and C.J. Cunningham, San Antonio; Mike and Sheila Harper, Argyle; Denver E. Wood, Rochelle.

Army Buddies - Chester Jacoby, Melvin; Hershal Maxwell, Kingsland; Dwain and Maxine Medford, Mullin; Billy Park, Roby.

Friends - Brett Strieter, Highland Village; John & Nancy Melton, San Angelo; Shawn Manshanger, Austin; Carolyn Randolph, Austin; Una Mae Hyatt, San Saba; Brian Young, Edgewood, NM.