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Bishop Zedekiah L. Grady CHARLESTON - Bishop Zedekiah Lazett Grady was born in Loughman, Florida, the son of the late Walter and Sylvira Bynum Grady. He was educated in the public schools of Sanford, Florida, and is a graduate of Crooms Academy. He attended Edward Waters College and the B. F. Lee Theological Seminary, where he received the A.A. and B.Th. degrees. He also matriculated at Allen University and Dickerson Theological Seminary, where he earned the B.A. and the B.D. (M.Div.) degrees respectively. He furthered his graduate theological studies at the Union Theological Seminary in New York, New York, and the Urban Training Center in Chicago, Illinois. He received honorary doctorate degrees from Kittrell College, Allen University, and Edward Waters College. Bishop Grady served the church and African Methodism for over 67 years as a distinguished pastor, Presiding Elder and Bishop. As a pastor he distinguished himself as capable administrator, civic organizer, ecumenical leader, social reformer and teacher and mentor. As a Presiding Elder, he distinguished himself in the areas of Church Growth and development and mentorship to new pastors. He served pastorates in Florida and South Carolina. Bishop Grady was lauded for his service as a key negotiator in the hospital strikes of the 1960s in Charleston, SC, as a member of the Concerned Clergy, chairman and vice-chairman of the South Carolina Juvenile Parole Board; strategist and advisor for several state and municipal elected officials; chairman of the Charleston Community Race Relations Committee; member of the Charleston Housing Authority; delegate to five World Methodist Conferences; board member of C&S Bank and NationsBank; life member of Beta Mu Sigma Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc; and a life member of the NAACP. Bishop Grady, and Rev. B.J. Finklea, then pastor of Ebenezer AME Church, and Rev. H.B. Butler then pastor of Emmanuel Church co-founded the EME Ebenezer Apartments on James Island in 1969. Bishop Grady was passionate about preaching and pastoring. In addition to being an outstanding proclaimer of the Gospel, he shared his passion as a Instructor of Homiletics with 2 generations of AME and Baptist ministers in the Charleston area. On July 14, 1992, Bishop Grady was elected and consecrated the 111th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and served in the 16th, 9th and 1st Episcopal Districts. He retired in 2004, at the General Conference, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Through entire he was known as a Christian Gentleman. After viewing several sermons online with family, Bishop Grady slipped into eternal rest on Sunday, April 19, 2020, in the evening. He was accompanied in life by his wife of 62Years, Mrs. Carrie Etta Robertson Grady, of Winnsboro, South Carolina, a proven leader and successful educator in her own right, successfully endearing herself to the hearts of many. They are the parents of four children, Reverend Z. L. Grady II (deceased), J. Felita Grady Hicks (George), Constance LuVira Grady Woodberry (Kenneth), and Reverend Carey Andrew Grady (India). They have six grandchildren, Melvin Grady Davis (deceased), Cara Leigh Davis, Kendall Bynum Woodberry, Zachary-Andrew Grady Woodberry, and Roman Josiah Woodberry and Stephen Edward Grady (deceased). Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 20 to Apr. 24, 2020.

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Ms. Thelma DM Thomas & Family

April 29, 2023

The Thomas/Washington Family remember our dear family friend, the late Bishop Zedekiah L. Grady. The memories over the years remind us of the gift of our relationship that continues to this day. Precious, precious memories.

Ms. Thelma D.M. Thomas and Family

Thelma Thomas

April 16, 2021

The legacy of Bishop Zedekiah L. Grady continues through the Grady family and the countless lives he touched as a disciple and proclaimer of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are blessed with precious memories of our relationship over the years. Ms. Thelma D.M. Thomas

SHATASHA JOHNSON

April 27, 2020

May you be blessed with peace during this time. Our prayers are with the family. God is good and will carry you through these times. Love you from your family (Eunice's grand kids)in Atlanta.

Donna Burch

April 26, 2020

God's blessings and comfort for the Grady family. He will truly be missed by the Morris Brown AME Church Family

Thelmas Thomas

April 26, 2020

The family of the late Rev. George A. Thomas and Mrs. Thelma Thomas send our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of our cherished friend, Bishop Z.L. Grady. We love you and we are praying for you as you honor the life of a giant in the kingdom of God.

Mrs. Thelma M. Thomas, Floria Thomas Washington, George Thomas, II

Scarlette Reid

April 26, 2020

To Mother Grady and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences are sent to you and the entire family. May God continue to bless and strengthen you during your time of bereavement. God has prepared a better place for our dear Bishop Grady. I thank Bishop Grady for being an awesome servant of God.
With Love and Prayers,
Thomas and Scarlette Reid

Rev. Michael &Zareatha Buckson

April 26, 2020

On behalf of the Cedar Grove AME Church of Orangeburg, S.C., we extend to you, Supervisor Grady and your family, our deepest sympathy. You can not say you've lost someone when you know where they are at. We all know where Bishop Grady is, because we know how he lived. He is with the Creative Genius of this created order we call the Universe. Therefore, we thank our Heavenly Father for blessing us with the life and legacy of Bishop Zedekiah L. Grady as we continue to lift you up in prayer.

April 25, 2020

Felita,

Wishing you and your family peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

With kindest regards,
Jesse and Mildred Brown
Orangeburg, SC

April 24, 2020

To the Grady Family,
We thank God for the life of service that Bishop Grady rendered to the communities and churches.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Continue to praise God for his life as well as the good memories you have of him.
With sympathy,
Rev. & Mrs. Elijah H. Smalls, Jr

LaTarsha and Larry Scott

April 24, 2020

To Mother Grady Our prayers goes out to you and the entire family. Your husband was sweet person. He will always live in our hearts. May you find peace and joy in our Lord and Jesus Christ.

Robert Felder

April 24, 2020

Prayers and thoughts are with you in your loss. Bishop Grady will always be remembered as a very fine, christian person.

Shirley McPherson

April 24, 2020

On behalf of Greater Middleton Chapel AME Church family, we extend to the Grady family our heartfelt sympathy and our prayers. We know Bishop Grady will receive his crown of life. Yes, he fought a good fight; and he traveled up and down these busy highways until he couldn't run no more. Well Done, Thou good and faithful servant. Family, Our prayer is that the Lord will be your Strength and Comforter as you all face the days ahead. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. He is now safe in the Lords arms. Gods' blessings.The Greater Middleton Chapel AME Church family,
Rev. Merrielee Salley, pastor

Emma Dixon

April 23, 2020

1 Peter 4:10: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.

Our parents taught us to. rejoice in each other's gifts and talents and it blessed us with a very sweet family life. As sisters of Bishop Grady, we eagerly embrace the opportunity to pay tribute to his memory. We extend gratitude to his beloved Carrie who devotedly cared for him during his extended illness and to Felita, Carey and Constance, please remember that your father's rich legacy can only endure when nurtured and maintained. Remember that you are a Grady!
We truly love you! We are lifting you in prayer during this season of bereavement.

Eunice Grady Blackwell
Mildred Grady Wilson

Leslie Cummings-Howell

April 22, 2020

As a 12 year old, I gave my hand of Fellowship to Rev Z.L. Grady on an evening service at Morris Brown AME Church... He was patient with me and kind...Bishop has gone on to the rest, he earned as an Admiral for the Lord...Blessings to his family...Selah

April 22, 2020

To the Grady Family,your love one has passed but
God will embrace you with love and strength to
carry on.

Sarah Smalls.
your nurse

Jametta Hodges-Stewart

April 21, 2020

Mrs. Grady and family,
I would like to offer my condolences to your family. Your family embraced my family when we moved to Charleston and I will always remember your kindness. I will keep you in my prayers.

Delores, Peter, Michael(Quetta) Johnson

April 21, 2020

To The Grady Family:

May the healing gifts of time and the timeless love of God carry you gently through the loss you're feeling now. In the loss of dear love one.

With Heartfelt Sympathy

Bettye Seals-West

April 21, 2020

"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal!"
I am praying God's strength and comfort to you and your family. You are in my prayers!

God Bless and keep you!

Presiding Elder Rosalyn Coleman

April 21, 2020

On behalf of the Columbia District of the Seventh Episcopal District, African Methodist Episcopal Church, we celebrate and salute Bishop Zedekiah L. Grady for a life well lived and a legacy to reflect upon for years to come. We will continue to pray for you, the family, as you say goodbye to your loved one, a difficult thing to do, and especially in these difficult times. We love you Mother Grady and family.

Loleta White-Rollerson

April 21, 2020

To the Grady Family,
I am saddened at the news of the passing of Bishop Grady. My very first Pastor and friend in the Lord. I will always be grateful for your family's kind and caring spirit. May you find comfort in all the memories you have shared and the peace of knowing he is in God's loving hands. Be blessed,

Martha & Dwight Mosby

April 21, 2020

Our most heart felt condolences to the Grady family.
May your faith and the many wonderful memories of Bishop Grady comfort and help you through this time of sadness

Carolyn Gilbert

April 21, 2020

To Mrs. Grady and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Weeping may endureth for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. I was one of your sixth grade student ( Jennie Moore Elementary School) 1966. I will always remember you as being very kind. GOD will take care of you and your family through these trying times, be blessed.

Karen Wright-Chisolm

April 21, 2020

Condolences to the family. God Bless.

Kim and Dorothy Stavrinakis and Cook

April 21, 2020

Our deepest condolences to Mrs Grady and family. May his memory be eternal.

Ingrid Condon

April 21, 2020

Dear Grady Family, My children and family join me in expressing our sincere condolences for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. As a neighbor for many years, it was always a pleasure to have friendly conversations with him and share what our children were up to on that particular day. May the wonderful memories that you have and that others will share with you be of tremendous comfort. God has truly blessed you all and will continue to do so. Ingrid Blum Condon

Rev. Alphonso & Mary Terry

April 21, 2020

Mrs. Grady and family we extend our condolences to you in your time of sorrow. We are praying for your strength during this time. We appreciate the support from Bishop Grady during our ministry.

Joan Green

April 20, 2020

What a kind and warm spirited individual. In spite of his illness, he remain the same. Mrs. Grady and family, my sincere condolences I send to you..

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