
Mr. James “Gary” Chadwick, age 83, of Cedartown, passed away Friday morning, November 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Chadwick was born in Cedartown on March 15, 1942, the son of the late James Murray Chadwick and the late Mildred Shifflett Chadwick.
Affectionately known as “Gigi,” Mr. Chadwick’s life left an impact on all who knew him, especially his family. A successful entrepreneur straight out of high school, he began his business ventures with the start of the Interstate Gas Station. His work also brought him into the real estate business where he kept rental houses in the area.
An avid collector of antiques, Mr. Chadwick had quite a collection of memorable items he collected over the years.
Above all, he loved his family and his memory will be carried by all ho knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Chadwick is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Chadwick; son, Darrell Chadwick, and siblings, Wayne Chadwick and Butch Chadwick.
Mr. Chadwick is survived by his loving children: son, Michael Chadwick and daughter, Cathy Chadwick Cuthbertson; granddaughter, Darra Barber (Mitchell); great-grandchildren, Laykn Thornton, Parker Thornton, and Teegan Thornton.
Funeral services for Mr. Chadwick will be conducted Monday December 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home with eulogies given by Darra Barber, Jeff Ricketts, and Mr. Chadwick’s friends. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Cedartown.
The family will receive friends Sunday November 30 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Litesey Funeral Home. Additionally, Mr. Chadwick will lie in state Monday December 1 from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour at 2:00 p.m.
The following gentlemen will serve as Pallbearers: Stacy Chadwick, Lee Chadwick, Terry Parker, Parker Thornton, Mitchell Thornton, Danny Rittenhouse, John Paul Wigley.
To express your condolences online to the family please visit our website at www.liteseyfh.com.
Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James “Gary” Chadwick.












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