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Gerald Graydon Obituary
Chesnee - Gerald Wilson Graydon, 76, of Chesnee, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Born in Laurens County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Alvin and Jeanette Wilson Graydon. He graduated from Anderson College, and was employed by Southeastern Freight Lines for 17 years until he started his business, Carolina Refrigerated Transport, where he worked until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing, Clemson Tigers Football, the lake, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Chesnee First Baptist Church.
In addition to his loving wife of 56 years is one son, Kyle Graydon (Becca); three daughters, Gigi Oliver (Robbie), Milette Graydon, and Erica Davis (Jeremy); two sisters, Shirley Weathers, and Linda Strange (Ronnie); eight grandchildren, Evan and Trent Mowrey, Justin Oliver (Becca), Kayla Hudson (Ricky), and Caroline, Graydon, Carson, and Matthew Davis; and one great-grandchild, Elliott Oliver.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 5:50 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive, followed by a memorial service at 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.
The family asks that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.
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Anna Moore Bishop
May 13, 2020
Nikki, I am so sorry to hear of Gerald's passing, he was such a wonderful person. I have so many fond memories of you both at the food pantry. You two made me laugh which made the time go by so much faster. I know he will be greatly missed and I will never forget him or you.
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Manning and Pat Burnett
March 12, 2020
Nikki, Manning and I are so sorry for your loss of Gerald. We have been neighbors and friends for the last several years, and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and in the days ahead.
Judy Abrams
March 10, 2020
Nikki..So sorry to hear of Gerald's death. He was indeed special to have made you such a good husband and good father of your children all those years. You are in my prayers.
Jennifer Martinez
March 10, 2020
Milette and family, you all have been in my thoughts and prayers since all of this began. Please know I send you my strength, my love, and my continued prayers. May God wrap his arms around each and every one of you and comfort you. I will always remember the fun times we had at the Clemson games. He was quite the special man.
Ellen Sperry
March 10, 2020
Nikki and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Gerald. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you Peace and Comfort.
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