Edward Howard Gaddes age 86 of Watertown died Sunday afternoon, May 24, 2002 at Vanderbilt-Wilson Hospital in Lebanon. Born April 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Walter and Emma Gertrude Gaddes and was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Howard was a construction worker and farmer. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Owen Gaddes; children, Floyd (Diane) Gaddes of Statesville, Wanda (Mark) Fletcher of Watertown, Vicky (Bobby) Swann of Watertown, Ralph (Kim) Gaddes of Brush Creek, Tracy (Billy) Batey of Watertown, Mike (Brenda) Gaddes of Columbia; 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Graveside services and interment will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Commerce Cemetery with Bro. Jackie Gaddes officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 11 a.m. till Noon Tuesday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.