Mr. Grady Lee Williams, 84 of Stanley, NC, gained his eternal rest on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC. He was born March 20, 1937 in Lincoln County, North Carolina to the late Robert Williams, Sr. and Annie Moore Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers George Arthur Williams and Robert Williams, Jr.

Grady graduated from Lincoln Academy, Kings Mountain, NC, class of 1955.  He was a bus driver and a member of the New Farmers of America club and the Dramatics club.  His class personality pattern was "original".  He also attended Gaston College where he studied brick masonry and small engines.  At an early age he joined Fancy Hill Baptist Church.  After marriage he joined Springfield Baptist Church.  He served as an usher, trustee and was a member of the Brotherhood.  Grady retired from Owens Illinois of Charlotte, NC after 29 years of service.  Grady loved to fish, go to yard sales, and estate sales.  Grady was considered the neighborhood mayor of Wingate Park.  Many men gathered "under the tree" for a wide range of conversation, and small engine talk. The younger generation gathered on the porch to ask about life and the journey to endure life challenges.  Grady believed that you could find good in people and was known to help and receive help from the neighborhood fellas.  As his health declined, he enjoyed sitting on the porch and waving at people as they passed by.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 57 years, Myrtle Williams of Stanley, North Carolina, children Selina (Thomas) Davie, Lincolnton, NC, Anthony Williams, Charlotte, NC, Francine (W.P. Kanyon) Mickens, Stone Mountain, GA and Jeffery (Lorraine) McCray, Austell, GA, a sister Francine Miller, Greensboro, NC, sister-in-law Rev. Nannie Smarr Far, Rockaway, NY, Rosina Mann, New York, NY, Sarah McNair, Charlotte, NC, brother-in-law James Wofford, Kansas City, MO, 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.