Thursday, July 8, 2010 9:26 am

Adolpus Willard “A.W.” Gauldin, 70, of 623 Gum Branch Road, Charlotte, NC, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010. A Memorial Service was held at Christ United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC. 

Mr. Gauldin was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Jackson and Frances Marion Blair Gauldin; and 1 sister.

He is survived by his wife, Betsy Kiser Gauldin; 1 daughter, Mary Lisa Gauldin of Chicago, IL; a sister-in-law, Jane Kiser of Kure Beach, NC; his best buddies, Paul and Connie Wood; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210; or to: Christ United Methodist Church, 8020 Bellhaven Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28216.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory, Shelby, NC is serving the family.