Bob Gaida

Robert (Bob) Gaida, 77 passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2020, in Waxahachie. Services were held

Services were held Tuesday July 14, Riley Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Bob was born May 31, 1943, in Dallas to Robert Anthony and Christine Emily Gaida.

Bob served in the United States Navy for four years. He also served on the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department and loved and supported law enforcement. He retired from the Hamilton County Electric Cooperative after nearly 40 years.

Bob’s best friend was James Lively, and they shared many memories. Bob was more than a dad because he chose to love and raise Deltha’s children when he did not have to.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Christine, and wife Deltha.

He is survived by stepdaughters Debbie Wall Smith of Hamilton and Terry Garza and husband Jon of Midlothian; stepson Kelly Johnson and wife Nancy of Midlothian; stepgrandchildren Audree Johnson, Zach Eddleman, Jason Wall and wife Kym and Josh Wall and wife Jackie; nephew Johnny and niece Tammy.