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Ira M. "Sparky" Grady III

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Ira Grady Obituary

GRADY, III, Ira Ira M. "Sparky" Grady, III, 52, of Moncks Corner, a commercial agent with Grady, Hayes, and Bryant Insurance Company, died Saturday in Moncks Corner. The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Burial will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Mr. Grady was born October 9, 1952, in Jacksonville, NC, a son of Ira M. "Mel" Grady, Jr., and Jean Blankenship Grady. He was a graduate of Berkeley High School and attended the Baptist College. He was a member of Moncks Corner United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Charllene Wright Grady of Moncks Corner; parents of Moncks Corner; son, Ira M. Grady, IV, of Moncks Corner; three daughters, Breanna Grady, Kendall Grady, and Carmen T. McNeill all of Moncks Corner; two brothers, Thomas M. Grady of Summerville; Michael C. Grady of Moncks Corner; sister, Susan Grady of Moncks Corner. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday evening. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Apr. 4, 2005.

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Debbie Hunt

April 11, 2005

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I never met Sparky face to face, but I did talk to him on a daily basis regarding Insurance. He seemed like a wonderful and caring person, I have missed talking to him these past few months. You and your family are in my prayers. He will be missed by everyone here at Simco Trucking Company.

Ramona Grimsley

April 9, 2005

Sorry to post our condolences so late. We were out of the country for the past week. Our deepest sympathies to the Sparky Grady family and our long time neighbors, his children, Ira & Breanna.

Love,

Pat Brinson & Ramona

Jessica Welenteichick

April 6, 2005

I'm so sorry for your grief and sorrow for losing such a great person. Always remember that even though many of us might not have been there or been in touch our hearts are broken and sadden with such a tragedy. Take care of yourselves and you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.

Elizabeth Pinnell

April 6, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. Sparky was a very nice and funny man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Zee Morgan Wallace

April 6, 2005

Jean and Mel,

My condolences and prayers are with you. I'm told that there is no greater loss than that of a child. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace.

Cindy Ritoch

April 6, 2005

I would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the entire Grady family, particularly Sparky's children, Breanna and Ira. I am their mother's first cousin. My mother and I were unable to make it to the funeral, but wanted to voice our regret for the loss of their dad. Sincerely, Cindy Ritoch and Ollie Rhode Shuford

Michael C. Hill

April 6, 2005

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Grady family. Sparky will missed in our community. I will keep you in my prayers.

Kathy Johnson

April 5, 2005

Jean,Mel,Susan,Tommy,and Michael-

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I'm very sorry for your loss. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call.

Love Always-

Kathy

Linda, Brian, Paul & Dillon MacBay

April 5, 2005

We would like all of the Grady family to know they are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Marilyn Horton

April 5, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Grady family. Sparky was a competitor through insurance & I had the opportunity to meet him last year as we had an insurance class together, what a delight to be face-to-face with your competitor of many years. I truly enjoyed that pleasure. My thoughts & prayers are with you!

Betty (Duke) Masiongale

April 5, 2005

Mel - I'm so sorry to hear of your and your family's loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for helping me and my family after Jerry's death so many years ago.

Myra Whaley

April 5, 2005

Mr. Mel, Ms. Jean, Susan and the rest of the family of Sparky Grady. Please know that I am thinking about all of you in this time of loss in your family. I had just seen Sparky only a few days before and I will surely miss seeing him around town. Its always hard to lose a loved one but when you lose one that was as great as Sparky, it is extremely difficult. I am sorry that I was not able to come to the funeral and if you need me to help you in any regard, you know where I am. Love to you all. Myra

Charles Howell

April 5, 2005

To the family of Sparky Grady. Our

prayers are with you while you go through this sad time. May God send his comforter to ease the pain that you are going through.



Charles & Lillie Howell

wanda crawford

April 4, 2005

I would like to say how very sorry I am about sparky's death.I lost my mother 2004 may 16. IM still hurting over her death.I still miss her like so very much. I guess In time my hurt want be so bad. So I say to the Grady family my HEART goes out to you.god bless.

Lena Jo, Rockey, and Justin Sligh

April 4, 2005

Just want all of you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Laurie Vogel

April 4, 2005

To The Family of Sparky Grady. My prayers are with you all. May God comfort you and keep you together through this most difficult time. Sparky will be missed. Laurie Vogel

Sarah Edwards Kemp

April 4, 2005

To The Grady Family,



I know how sad and heartbreaking Sparky's death is, and what a difficult road you all have ahead of you. Mother, Daddy, Carole, and I just went thought this with Dave a year ago. Your pain and sadness will never go away, but with time you will learn how to live with it, and still go on. Please know that you are all in my thoughts.

Martha Mitchum

April 4, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, and prayers are with you all. Sparky will be missed, I seen him Easter weekend and he was the same with me as always, and we still shared our same saying to each other and laughed as we have for years, not knowing this would be our last encounter on this earth. My heart has an emptiness for a friend that will be missed. My prayers are with you all. I wish I could be there. If you need me, just call.

Patrick Linville

April 4, 2005

To Ira Grady and to his family. I feel so sorry about that yall have gone through a rough time for the past couple of years because I am sorry that U lost Chuck McNeil a couple of years ago. I am sorry that U lost another special person in your life. I will keep your family in my prayers and I hope that everything will get better. If yall ever need anything please let me know and U can get in touch with me at 296-8853 and 697-4675.



Patrick Eugene Linville

Mary Ruth Miller

April 4, 2005

My sorrow and sympathy goes out to all of you. Sparky was such a sweetheart whose thoughts ran very deeply and he'll be greatly missed by all of those who knew him.



Love, Mary Ruth

Lissa Grady-Taylor

April 4, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes to Jean and Mel, there is no loss greater than the loss of a child no matter how old or young. I am keeping you in my prayers. For Tommy, Susan and Mike I understand your loss and want you to know if you ever need any one to talk to I am there for you. May the love you have for each other keep you strong during this painfull time in your life. Sincerely, Lissa Grady-Taylor

Milene Davidson Steward

April 4, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God provide your family with the necessary strength to get through this difficult time. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Arretha Zeigler

April 4, 2005

I never met Sparky face to face, but talked with him almost daily sometimes regarding insurance. He was a very sincere and caring person, who will be truly missed by all of us at White Wood, Inc.

CARLA HARTLEY (DuRant)

April 4, 2005

SPARKY WAS ALWAYS SO NICE TO MY FAMILY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH

cynthia mullinax

April 4, 2005

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to everyone in the Grady Family. One of my memories is from high school. Being a female, it was always great to have a best friend to look out for you. Well, I had five Brothers that always looked out for me. Sparky, Mike Atkins, Len Graham, Charlie Cannington, and William Hightower. I was honored to have Five Brothers like them.

See Ya one day "Sparkles"

Love Ya,

Cindy "Tubby Tanner"

PHYLLIS MITCHUM

April 4, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF SPARKY,

MY DEEPEST SORROW GOES OUT TO YOU THIS DAY. THE LOST OF A LOVED ONE IS ONE THE HARDEST TO ACCEPT AND UNDERSTAND, BUT GOD KNOWS BEST AND WE HAVE TO PUT OUR TRUST IN HIM. YOU'LL ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. KNOW THAT IF GOD BRINGS YOU TO IT, HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH IT.

LOVE AND PRAYERS

PHYLLIS MITCHUM

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