Mr. Milton F. Gaddy, 72 of Winston-Salem, NC departed this life, Thursday, October 16, 2025.

He was born to the late Herbert H. Gaddy and Margaret L. Hill Gaddy in Forsyth County. Milton attended Forsyth County Schools and received his GED from Forsyth Technical College. A retiree of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, his passions included cooking/grilling for his family and friends, selling watermelons (his father's legacy), going to car and drag races, cutting grass and keeping a neat yard. Milton was a Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers fan and his love for music led him to collect various Bluetooth speakers.

Milton was a man of integrity, kindness, and generosity who never met a stranger and left a lasting impact on everyone he encountered. He taught his children the importance of family, hard work, and doing what was right. A true role model, Milton's love for his family was his greatest pride.

Milton was predeceased by his parents; and one brother, Gregory L. Gaddy.

Milton is survived by his loving wife Dianne Campbell Gaddy; children, Latasha Johnson Brown, Damon Lavonne (Rosetta) Fields of Durham, NC, Tashara Gaddy Melton, Milton Laron Gaddy, and Jaylon Brian Gaddy; ten grandchildren, Alexis, Abriana, Alex III, Imani, Damon Jr, Ajacia, Zakaria, Laron, Lauryn, and Harmoni; siblings, Wilbert L. Gaddy, Herbert S. Gaddy, Stephanie (Stephen) McCoy of Washington, NC,  Alicia Gaddy, and Darryl J. (Audrey) Gaddy; a very special aunt, Carol Jackson of Richmond Virginia; bonus sons and daughters; special cousins who were more like siblings; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Goodwill Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Goodwill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Thursday at the Church.