Grady Allen Sanders, 76 of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2023 In the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm EST on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Wayne Veal officiating. IntermentContinue Reading
Grady Allen Sanders, 76 of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2023 In the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm EST on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Wayne Veal officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, 1 pm to 2 pm EST on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Grady was born July 5, 1946 in Columbus, GA, son of the late George Allen Sanders and Mable Jeanette Stevenson Sanders. He served our country faithfully and was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was the owner and operator of S & S Machine Shop, in his past he was also honored to have worked with Carquest and Taylor Auto Parts. He was a Baptist by faith. Grady enjoyed spending time working in his shop, tinkering on his computer, and listening to oldies music, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and especially spending precious moments and sharing stories with all his grandchildren.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Sanders.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Martha S. Blocker Sanders of Phenix City, AL, two sons, Geoff Sanders and wife Tammy of Phenix City, AL, and Darin Sanders and wife Kanani of Columbus, GA, one sister, Rhonda Rogers, three precious grandchildren, Sydney Sanders, Holden Sanders, and Koa Eskew, several nieces, nephews, extended family members and numerous friends and longtime customers.
Lamar Sellers
left a message on January 14, 2023:
I'm sorry for your loss, I lost and friend. Now Grady isn't in any pain,I liked him a lot,I've never had but 4 people I called a friend and Grady was one. Martha Sally and I are still handling my mother passing January 7th the reason we were not there. VERY VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SALLY AND LAMAR
Kenneth Maloy
left a message on January 10, 2023:
Great memories from CHAVALA through the years, Grady was a super guy in every sense of the word, so sorry for your loss, prayers to the family
Renee Lewis
left a message on January 7, 2023:
You will be loved and missed always Uncle Grady. We have many wonderful memories of you we will hold fondly. With love always, Renee and Family❤️
Renee Lewis
left a message on January 7, 2023:
My heartfelt sympathy for Uncle Grady's wife, children and grandchildren. He came into our family when I was a small child and have little memory of a time when there was no Uncle Grady. He was always kind, lighthearted and always had something nice to say. Over the years I have many wonderful memories of Christmas, Easter and other family functions shared with Uncle Grady. When my girls were born and little girls he always made a point to tell me what pretty girls I had. When I lost my father and brother and then my oldest daughter in a short time frame he was one of the first to reach out with condolences to me .He was a great man, husband, father, grandfather and just altogether a person you are proud to call family or friend. May you now find eternal peace with no pain or suffering. I will always hold fondly the memories of you and I hope you are soaring with the angels now. We will love and miss you always. With love always, Renee and Family.
Renee Lewis
left a message on January 7, 2023:
My heartfelt sympathy for Uncle Grady's wife, children and grandchildren. He came into our family when I was a small child and have little memory of a time when there was no Uncle Grady. He was always kind, lighthearted and always had something nice to say. Over the years I have many wonderful memories of Christmas, Easter and other family functions shared with Uncle Grady. When my girls were born and little girls he always made a point to tell me what pretty girls I had. When I lost my father and brother and then my oldest daughter in a short time frame he was one of the first to reach out with condolences to me .He was a great man, husband, father, grandfather and just altogether a person you are proud to call family or friend. May you now find eternal peace with no pain or suffering. I will always hold fondly the memories of you and I hope you are soaring with the angels now. We will love and miss you always. With love always, Renee and Family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Terry Stinson
left a message on January 7, 2023:
Saddened to learn of Grady’s passing , but rejoicing that he is healed and not in pain anymore. He holds the honor for me of being my oldest friend, as we met at age 5. He was a great American and a good man. My memories include playing softball and setting up boxing rings, and lying on our backs at night in the vacant lot between our homes to watch Echo and Sputnik pass overhead. I am so happy we reconnected over the last few years. Blessings to all his family.
Shelia Jarrett Arrington
left a message on January 7, 2023:
Sorry for your lost my condolence for family .
Angela Stewart
left a message on January 7, 2023:
It was a blessing to have had the opportunity to work with and known him for almost 30 years. Our family considered him family.
Reba Townsend
left a message on January 6, 2023:
Grady was such a wonderful person. He will be missed by so many people. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Do you know
John and Nancy Rudd
left a message on January 6, 2023:
In memory of Grady Allen Sanders, John and Nancy Rudd lit a candle
Glenn Cross
left a message on January 6, 2023:
Sorry to hear. Were Good Friends and talked regularly on Book Face. Going to miss him. R. I. P. Brother and fellow veteran!
Jeff Schrader
left a message on January 6, 2023:
In memory of Grady Allen Sanders, Jeff Schrader lit a candle
Harley beard
left a message on January 6, 2023:
I remember when uncle Grady used to take me ridding on the motorcycle best childhood ever I’m gonna miss you uncle Grady 😭
Jenny Coleman
left a message on January 6, 2023:
Praying for you all! Love the Sanders Family!
Billy Nedorvich
left a message on January 6, 2023:
Grady was a wonderful man and an excellent machinist. He did my machine work and mentored me when I first started building engines as a business owner. He didn't have to help me in the capacity he did, but he was happy to do it. His knowledge and skilla are irreplaceable. He was a treasure.
Gigi Renae Duey
left a message on January 6, 2023:
What a very Special Friend...I will truly miss you.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Lamar Sellers
left a message on January 14, 2023:
I'm sorry for your loss, I lost and friend. Now Grady isn't in any pain,I liked him a lot,I've never had but 4 people I called a friend and Grady was one. Martha Sally and I are still handling my mother passing January 7th the reason we were not there. VERY VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SALLY AND LAMAR
Kenneth Maloy
left a message on January 10, 2023:
Great memories from CHAVALA through the years, Grady was a super guy in every sense of the word, so sorry for your loss, prayers to the family
Renee Lewis
left a message on January 7, 2023:
You will be loved and missed always Uncle Grady. We have many wonderful memories of you we will hold fondly. With love always, Renee and Family❤️
Renee Lewis
left a message on January 7, 2023:
My heartfelt sympathy for Uncle Grady's wife, children and grandchildren. He came into our family when I was a small child and have little memory of a time when there was no Uncle Grady. He was always kind, lighthearted and always had something nice to say. Over the years I have many wonderful memories of Christmas, Easter and other family functions shared with Uncle Grady. When my girls were born and little girls he always made a point to tell me what pretty girls I had. When I lost my father and brother and then my oldest daughter in a short time frame he was one of the first to reach out with condolences to me .He was a great man, husband, father, grandfather and just altogether a person you are proud to call family or friend. May you now find eternal peace with no pain or suffering. I will always hold fondly the memories of you and I hope you are soaring with the angels now. We will love and miss you always. With love always, Renee and Family.
Renee Lewis
left a message on January 7, 2023:
My heartfelt sympathy for Uncle Grady's wife, children and grandchildren. He came into our family when I was a small child and have little memory of a time when there was no Uncle Grady. He was always kind, lighthearted and always had something nice to say. Over the years I have many wonderful memories of Christmas, Easter and other family functions shared with Uncle Grady. When my girls were born and little girls he always made a point to tell me what pretty girls I had. When I lost my father and brother and then my oldest daughter in a short time frame he was one of the first to reach out with condolences to me .He was a great man, husband, father, grandfather and just altogether a person you are proud to call family or friend. May you now find eternal peace with no pain or suffering. I will always hold fondly the memories of you and I hope you are soaring with the angels now. We will love and miss you always. With love always, Renee and Family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Terry Stinson
left a message on January 7, 2023:
Saddened to learn of Grady’s passing , but rejoicing that he is healed and not in pain anymore. He holds the honor for me of being my oldest friend, as we met at age 5. He was a great American and a good man. My memories include playing softball and setting up boxing rings, and lying on our backs at night in the vacant lot between our homes to watch Echo and Sputnik pass overhead. I am so happy we reconnected over the last few years. Blessings to all his family.
Shelia Jarrett Arrington
left a message on January 7, 2023:
Sorry for your lost my condolence for family .
Angela Stewart
left a message on January 7, 2023:
It was a blessing to have had the opportunity to work with and known him for almost 30 years. Our family considered him family.
Reba Townsend
left a message on January 6, 2023:
Grady was such a wonderful person. He will be missed by so many people. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Do you know
John and Nancy Rudd
left a message on January 6, 2023:
In memory of Grady Allen Sanders, John and Nancy Rudd lit a candle
Glenn Cross
left a message on January 6, 2023:
Sorry to hear. Were Good Friends and talked regularly on Book Face. Going to miss him. R. I. P. Brother and fellow veteran!
Jeff Schrader
left a message on January 6, 2023:
In memory of Grady Allen Sanders, Jeff Schrader lit a candle
Harley beard
left a message on January 6, 2023:
I remember when uncle Grady used to take me ridding on the motorcycle best childhood ever I’m gonna miss you uncle Grady 😭
Jenny Coleman
left a message on January 6, 2023:
Praying for you all! Love the Sanders Family!
Billy Nedorvich
left a message on January 6, 2023:
Grady was a wonderful man and an excellent machinist. He did my machine work and mentored me when I first started building engines as a business owner. He didn't have to help me in the capacity he did, but he was happy to do it. His knowledge and skilla are irreplaceable. He was a treasure.
Gigi Renae Duey
left a message on January 6, 2023:
What a very Special Friend...I will truly miss you.
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