John Woodfin Grady III

December 17, 1940 - November 28, 2006

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John Woodfin ?Jack? Grady, III, 65, of 11 East Earle Street, husband of Susan Green Harris Grady, died Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late John Woodfin Grady, Jr. and Elva Brooks Landrum Grady. Mr. Grady was a life-long member of Christ Church Episcopal where he served in many capacities including former Vestryman, Lay Reader, Historiographer, Church School teacher and was on the Christ Church Episcopal School Board. He was a former director of the Greenville County Historical Society and a charter member of the Greenville County Historic Preservation Foundation. He also served several terms on the Appalachian Council of Governments Historic Preservation Committee; the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission, retiring as vice-chairman; the Greenville County Historic Preservation Commission, serving as treasurer and vice-chairman; the City of Greenville Zoning Board of Adjustments and of the Community Development Task Force, chairing the Historic Preservation Committee. A long- time supporter of high school athletics, he served as a volunteer athletic trainer at Greenville High School for over twenty-seven years. Active in Freemasonry he was a Past Master and long-time chaplain of Walden Lodge #274 A.F.M. and present secretary of Recovery Lodge #31. He was an active York Rite and Scottish Rite Mason. He was Past Regent of the York Rite College of North America and held the Order of the Purple Cross. In the Scottish Rite he had received the Honorary 33rd degree. The Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters commissioned him as their Representative at the grand Council of South Carolina. Mr. Grady was a charter member and past adjutant of the 16th Regiment Chapter, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, and the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. He spearheaded the redevelopment of the Hampton-Pinckney Historic District where he had grown up and in the 1970?s returned with his family. A student of history, particularly local history, Jack frequently was called on to speak on Greenville history and its early settlers at local schools, civic, social and educational groups and to conduct or assist in conducting local historic tours. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Emily Harris Grady Fayssoux and her husband James Walter Fayssoux of Greenville; a son, John Woodfin ?Jay? Grady, IV and his wife Lieshe Renee Middleton Grady of Greenville; a brother, George Alexander Grady and his wife Antha Paige of Savannah, GA.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Christ Church Episcopal, 10 N. Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601 or to The Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders, 817 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Masonic Rites will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. with visitation to follow from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church Episcopal with The Reverend Dr. Robert S. Dannals and The Reverend Wm. Marion Gilfillin officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Episcopal Churchyard. The family will be at the residence.

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To the family and Friends of Jack Grady, It is with the deepest regret that I have come here to pay my respects and offer my sympathy for your loss. I did not know Jack personally, but I was given a vision of him by my dearest friend Joachim "Achi"

Dear Sue, Jay and Emily, Having been out of town, I am so sorry that I didn't get back in time to get by to give you a hug on Wednesday and tell you how much Jack's friendship meant to me for so many years. It was, however, my privilege to be there t

Dear Gradys- My prayers and condolences are with you, as I share also in your loss. As a member of Christ Church, I can say one of our greatest members has passed on to his eternal reward in God's kingdom. I have many memories of Jack. None are

Sue, Jack never lost his smile or ability to be a mischevious little boy which was so endearing. From the service today, I learned that he held standards that were an inspiration to those who worked with him. We all admired his devotion to history

George, Saddened to learn of Woody's passing and wanted to drop you this note. How helpful he was to the Kesslers a few years back re. funeral arrangements for each of our parents. On another note, sorry I missed you and everyone else at the GHS '6

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Dear Grady family: It was my pleasure to know Jack for a number of years. When I pastored the Bible Presbyterian Church on Hampton Avenue he lived across the street from us. We enjoyed many pleasant conversations. I serve as the chaplain for the 16th

To the Grady family, We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying and thinking of you all. Emily, we love you. Mark and Becky Hendley

God's Angels have led a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend to heaven. May peace, love, and comfort surround you all during these difficult times.

Mrs. Grady, My condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Sue, Jay and family, I was so very saddened to read yesterday afternoon while at Christ Church Episcopal School picking up my son about Jack's passing. I am sorry to have missed the service. Jack was the backbone of our church in so many ways and he

I was so sorry to hear of Jack's death. I always enjoyed talking to him. I am going to miss him especially at Christmas. Christmas Eve at Christ Church will not be the same.

Dear Sue - We are so sorry for your loss of Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sue, Emily, & Jay: Marsha emailed this sad news & I very sorrowed. Jack & you have always had a special place in my heart. I had many scars upon leaving G'ville, but always felt comforted by the memory of your family. Marsha & I speak often & love to t

George, I am so sorry to hear about Woody. I have kept up with you thorugh him over the years. He was a friend and an institution at Christ Church. We will all miss him. I hope you and your family are well. I am sorry I can't make it on Thursday,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Charles and Louise Crain

Sue, I left home early this AM and didn't return until about 8 this evening and found a message from Norm Raiford. Steve and I are so sorry to hear the news of Jack. We so wish we could have made the visitation this evening. I had a chance to talk wit

Susan: I learned of your husband's death from Lola Harmon Tuesday morning in the Writing Center. I never had the privilege of knowing Jack, but I was impressed as I read the obituary how active and helpful Jack has been during his life. I want you to know

Dearest Sue, Niney and I are so sorry that we cannot be with you at this sad time. Please know that you are in our hearts and our prayers.

I will remain forever grateful to Jack for helping me when I was appointed to the office of Verger of Grace Church, Anderson. Jack came to our church and "checked us out" so that he could help me know how to be a verger. He gave me some excellent advice t

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I served as an acolyte under Jack from eighth to twelfth grades. He was always quite a character and always in a great mood that was infectious. I feel extremely confidant in saying that he will be truly missed, not just because he was such a nice perso

Jay, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know it is such a difficult time. Daryl lost his father in January. It has not been easy for him. If you need to talk, please do not hesitate to call. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.