Ruben B. Gaddy, 65, of Marmaduke, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born December 31, 1957, to Reba Gaddy. Ruben attended Trinity Full Gospel Church. He loved the Lord and prayed a lot. He enjoyed fishing, hunting anything he could, and was an avid outdoorsman.

Ruben was preceded in death by his mother, Reba Brady and brothers, James Gaddy and Jim Gaddy.

Survivors include his wife, Freda Gaddy; sons, Lewis Gaddy (Brittany) of Wynne, AR, Joseph Gaddy (Lisa) of Bald Knob, Jacob Gaddy (Shelly) of Savannah, GA; brother, Mark Gaddy (Velvet); sisters, Frankie Sherman (Larry), Judy Beard (Forrest), Cecilia Edwards; and grandchildren, Clara, Emily, and Chance.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 23, from 12:00 p.m. until service time at Phillips Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home with Wayne McGill officiating.