Gentle Grant Grady

Life Reflections for Gentle Grant Grady

Gentle Grant Grady was given by God on July 3rd, 1948, in Kinston, North Carolina from William Doublas Grady and Cora Savage. Gentle was called home to God on October 8th, 2022, in Wilmington, DE.

Gentle Grady was born and raised in Kinston, North Carolina, one of 6 children, where he also received and completed his high school education. Upon completing high school, Gentle enrolled into the U.S Navy. After completing a successful 6-year term active and reserve, Gentle was honorably discharged in February of 1977. Gentle would go on to serve in the United States Air Force and complete an additional 3-year term active and reserve, through which he earned the rank of Sergeant, before being honorably discharged in 1980. Gentle served his country proudly and we are forever in debt for his sacrifice and service.

Gentle began a lifelong career at the Wilmington, Delaware location of General Motors in 1971. He was gainfully employed with the company for 30 years, retiring March 1, 2001. He would later go on to work for Saturn and Sears before resigning and enjoying retirement.

Gentle was a unique and well-known man. His favorite pastimes of the world included going to the corner store, playing the lottery, visiting family, Delaware Park, avidly watching and reciting westerns as well as watching sports. On any given day you would often find him driving around town with his grandson Mookie by his side, or in front of his home sitting in a chair having a drink and neighbor watching.

Gentle was joined in holy matrimony to Sandra Dean Cray October 17, 1976.

Gentle was proceeded in death by his brothers James, John, and sister Hannah Murphy.

He leaves behind to cherish his wife Sandra, (4) children Cynthia, Angela, Santrese (Andre) and Stacy, , (11) Grandchildren, (7) Great-grandchildren, (2) brothers Richard Grady of Miami, FL and Daniel Grady of Raleigh, NC, Mother in Law Etha Mae Cray , Sister in Law Phyllis Grady,  Special Niece Eleanor Murphy of Wilmington, DE and Special Nephew John Grady Jr (Joycelyn)  , along  with a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and  neighbors.

Burial Ceremony

Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery

2465 Chesapeake City Road

Bear, DE 19701

Our family would like to take the opportunity to express our gratitude, appreciation, and thankfulness for everyone who has expressed their sympathies during this time. That love and appreciation has been a foundation of our strength. God bless each one of you that has provided love to our family.

Professional services entrusted to Corleto-Latina Funeral Home.

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