WILLIAM LEE GADD, 90, of Follansbee, WV passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2024, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born in Farr, WV. on February 25, 1934, one of two children to Harvey Lee and Mary Irene Tennant Gadd. Bill was a 1952 graduate of Follansbee High School and a proud member of the United States Army, serving his country from April 1957 to December 1962. Bill attended Trevecca College and West Liberty State College obtaining degrees in Biology and Chemistry. He retired from the former National Steel as an Industrial Hygienist. Bill enjoyed being involved with different organizations throughout his life, serving as chairman of the Brooke County Republican Executive Committee, the Brooke County 4H, the Brooke High School Band Boosters and Hooverson Heights PTA, The American Society of Medical Technologists, a former member of the Weirton Area JCs, a member of the Notable Americans from 1976-1977, a certified environmental specialist and inspector, a member of the American Societies of Medical Technologists and Clinical Pathologists, Honorary and published author of numerous industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health and Safety articles, a certified EMT and received the Winchester Western Award for Distinguished Shooting. He was certainly a man of strong faith, a devout member of the Weirton First Church of the Nazarene, for many years he coached the bible quiz team at the church and progressed the teams to competitions throughout the United States and Europe. One of Bill’s most memorable achievements was having the opportunity while working at Fort Sam Houston to be involved with the research and development of aspects of the artificial kidney, a piece of his life of which he was immensely proud. In Bill’s spare time, he enjoyed hunting, traveling, and customizing old cars. His appreciation for cars led him to the NASCAR circuit, following the races during the season, traveling to various tracks, and cheering on his favorite driver, Jimmy Johnson. Bill will always be remembered as a Man’s Man. His love for his family and his willingness to assist them with whatever they needed will be forever engrained in his family’s fabric. He will be sadly missed as the Patriarch of the Gadd Family. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his first wife Delores Rhoades Gadd, and his sister Karen Sue Bertram. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Marilynn R. Walker of Fairmont, WV. son Matthew (Stephanie Jacobs) Gadd of Wellsburg, daughters Dawn Chiarmonte of Glenshaw, PA. Kimberly (David) Mossor of Weirton, Shanah (James) Perrone of Colliers, and Jodie (Eric) Mankowski of Weirton, stepson Brennan (Michelle) Walker, Mike (Stephanie) Walker, and stepdaughter Sarah (Chris) Haymond. seventeen grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Friends were received on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton, where an additional hour of visitation was held until the time of the funeral services on Monday, with Pastors Larry Barkley and Jim Barnhart officiating. Entombment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. Military Honors will be provided by the West Virginia National Guard and American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard. Share online condolences at www.grecohertnick.com.