Grady Privette

Grady Privette STATESVILLE Grady Lee Privette, 64, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at his home unexpectedly. Mr. Privette was born July 12, 1946, in Iredell County and was the son of the late Carlie Romus Privette and Rachel Almeida Privette. He was a graduate of Union Grove High School and was married to Nancy Carol Privette. He worked for 36 years as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of Taylor Springs Baptist Church, where he was formerly a deacon. He served as a volunteer firefighter at the Trinity Volunteer Fire Department as well as Central Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Privette was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children, Annette and John Keller, of Rock Hill, S.C.; Karen and Chad Daniels of Mooresville; Anthony and Renee Privette, of Statesville; Rebecca and Randy Mitchell, of Harmony; Keith Privette, of Statesville; Jason and Kerrie Privette, of Statesville; 13 grandchildren, Ross Keller, Megan, Noah, Lily, Kaelan, Sela, Karys, Aiden, Lauren and Pierce Privette, Andrew Mitchell, Pearl Olivia and Elijah Daniels; three sisters, Bonnie and Tommy Cook, of Statesville; Barbara and Nelson Pendergrass, of Union Grove; Edie and Tommy Payne of Statesville and one niece and four nephews. Graveside funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, at Taylor Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors. The family visited with friends following the service. Online condolences may be made to www. nicholsonfunerals.com Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Grady Privette. NC 70969