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George Kunz
November 30, 2024
A fine man and teammate!
terry
February 8, 2022
your son will be a great saints coach
Sam Ramsey
December 10, 2012
I knew and dealt with Grady for over 20 years. He was one of those guys you looked forward to seeing each month. We would talk fishing or football or we would have lunch on occasion and never heard him talk bad about anybody or anything. He might have a suggestion or two for the Dallas Cowboys but never really bad mouthed them. He will be greatly missed. My heartfelt prayers go out to his family.
Phil & D. Starnes
December 10, 2012
We first met Grady when we moved next door in March of 2007. His name sounded familiar to me, so I looked him up. Since both of my sons were Aggies, we had an immediate bond. I will always remember him chewing on his cigar and pushing his lawnmower with one hand. When he came over to visit, he would have to duck to get in the front door. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. His passing will leave a big hole in a lot of people's lives.
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Ajit & Sushma Murarka
December 9, 2012
Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Kay Allen and the family.
May his soul rest in peace in heaven.
Richard and Brenda Beeman
December 8, 2012
I'll always remember this gentleman helping coach the Girls Little Dribblers Basketball Teams.
Dean Gunter
December 8, 2012
I'm gonna miss my ol buddy ...
Howard & Ann Pierce
December 8, 2012
Grady was looked up to by all. He was so proud of his family and always asked how your family was doing. He always had a smile on his face and never did he say a bad word about anyone. He came to Ranger to visit not long ago. He looked good and it was so good to see him. This is a total surprise. May God wrap his arms around the Allen family and give them comfort in their time of loss.
Tony Buban
December 8, 2012
Since our days in high school at NHS, Grady was always a special person. Getting to see and visit him at class reunions was always a pleasure. No finer man or friend could be had as he always found time to visit and talk with everybody. He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers to all of his family. Tony Buban, NHS '64 and Sharon Bobo Buban, NHS, '66
December 8, 2012
I went to Nacogdoches High School with Grady. What a kind person! I watched him achieve and give back; his humble, kind manner drew others to him. I am married to an Aggie and followed Grady's commitment to A&M over the years, the same commitment and appreciation that he showed toward high school coaches, teachers, and friends.
My prayers,
Teresa Mooney Baker
Houston
Barbara Mitchell-Russel
December 8, 2012
May God be with your family
December 7, 2012
Grady and i grew up together in Nacogdoches.We worked and played together.Mere words cannot describe the way we will all miss him.My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his "family".Trevor Fountain (cousin)
December 7, 2012
My name is Roy Schmidt, My wife is Nancy. We met Grady and Kay before they were married. We both played for the Atlanta Falcons in 1969. I've read all the kind words people have expressed to Grady's family. I can tell you many great stories about how he was a great teamate and friend. He loved his Aggie's. Life is to short for a person of his stature. Grady was a team leader and a man I respected. Our kids remember great fish fries - he caught them - on their deck where they lived down the street from us. We have no words to say that will lighten the pain Kay and the kids are feeling right now. We are so sad and pray that God has his arms around them. Love Roy and Nancy
Dusty Davis '74
December 7, 2012
On behalf of the 12th Man Kickoff Team Foundation, we send our sincere condolences to the Allen family on the passing of our friend, Grady. He was a true gentleman and great Aggie.
Michele Stopper
December 7, 2012
Grady was pretty much like a second dad to me growing up. He will truly be missed, and I personally, will miss his big hugs!!
Jan Dobbs Barton
December 7, 2012
NHS Class of 74 sends condolences to the Allen family in the loss of this great NHS alumnus.
Robert Owens
December 7, 2012
To Grady's family-
No words of mine will assuage your loss.
I will always cherish memories of being an athlete with Grady in Nacogdoches and then watching him play college and professional football. He was a truly inspirational man and it was fun to brag about him.
It will be hard to let him go.
Bob Owens - Mason County
David Boring
December 7, 2012
It was an honor to know Grady, he was a great man with a great family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ruby, Kay, Geoff, Dennis, Ann Marie and your families. God bless you all.
Sandra Cariker
December 7, 2012
I graduated with Grady from NHS in 1964. He was a great guy then, and I'm sure he hadn't changed any. Rest in peace.
December 6, 2012
On behalf of all Oakland Raider fans, Sincere condolences to the entire Allen family. Thank you Mr. Allen for raising your son Dennis so well. He has represented our team with class and dignity. --Jeff
Jason Penning
December 6, 2012
I have so much respect for the Allen Family. Grady was a big influence on my entire class, and me personally. He was a man of integrity and always provided encouragement. I have so many great memories from growing up at their home. I'm grateful to have known him.
Mike and Sandy McIntyre
December 6, 2012
Grady was a good man and a great father. He will be missed. Our prayers are with Kay and the family.
Keith Baggett
December 6, 2012
Grady was my Hero growing up in Nacogdoches, Tx. I had the honor to know his mom and dad. They were some of the best people I've ever known. Grady will indeed be missed. God bless his memory!
Jerry Jones
December 6, 2012
Condolences to Kay and the Children. I share your loss. Have known Grady about all my life and attended school with him in Nacogdoches. His brother James is married to my sister Betty. Grady was a good man and will dearly be missed. This tragedy just shows that none of us know when the Lord may call us away. My wife, Maria and I will be praying for the family through this time of mourning. May God be with you all.
Jerry McLemore
December 6, 2012
Will miss Grady stopping by, eating lunch, and bragging about both of our families. I'll miss him very much.
Stu and Marian Allison
December 6, 2012
It was an honor knowing Grady. He was a great influence on our son and his friends throughout their years at Bedford Junior High and L.D Bell High School. The kids really looked up to him and enjoyed being in his company. He was an excellent father and family man and always humble and the emotional rock that the young men needed. He is as much a reason for the men they all became as anyone. We are very proud to have known him and his family. He will be missed.
Diane Smith-Salazar
December 6, 2012
Our family was blessed when the Allen family was introduced to us many years ago. Grady was a so gracious and endearing to us.
It was basketball that brought us together and friendship that kept us there. Now the two that coached together can once again talk sports, about Dennis and have a laugh or two!
Our hearts and prayers are with Kay and the family as we will all miss Grady forever.
George and Mary Sue Kunz
December 6, 2012
Character, integrity, humor, and a loving nature are the words that come to mind when describing Grady. We will miss him.
Our deepest sympathy to Kay and the entire Allen family.
Samantha Keelin
December 6, 2012
My heart breaks over the loss of Grady. What a wonderful man. You don't meet many people like him. His laugh and smile could light up a room. Grady was loved by all who knew him. I am truly honored to have known him and to have had him as a friend. He will be greatly missed and thought of often. I pray for his family that peace and comfort are found during this difficult time.
Denny & Norma Threlkeld
December 6, 2012
We have had the privilege of knowing Grady since our sons went to school together. He was a great person and raised a wonderful family and we will miss him. God bless Kay and their children.
Gerald & Joyce Streater
December 6, 2012
Words escape us in describing the man we knew as Grady Allen. A quick wit, big smile, laughing eyes and extrordinary humility are just a few. He was a friend to all who knew him and probably strangers who crossed his path. Our deepest and most hearfelt condolences go out to his family.
Sue Wyatt
December 6, 2012
Thoughts & prayers for the Allen families...
Sue Wyatt
December 6, 2012
Grady was a fantastic man, I met him here at Detco Industries the day I started work here, he was such a pleasure to meet. He always brought cheer & laughter to our Arkansas office. He will be greatly missed. Prayers to all family members. With my deepest sympathy....
December 6, 2012
It is my honor and privilege to have worked with Grady for over 23 years.
Grady is a true gentleman whose actions in life tell the true story of a man loved by many. He will always be an example to me of how to live my life. I pray his family finds peace knowing Grady will always be in many hearts and minds.
Larry Purtle
Mark Allison
December 6, 2012
Thank you so much for letting me know you Grady and for being such a nice man to me growing up. The world is really going to miss a great person like you. My family sends prayers to Mrs. Allen, Dennis, Geoff and Ann Marie and their families.
December 6, 2012
Grady was a really great guy. He coached both our Sons in baseball, and was much more than a coach. He was a positive role model. He will be missed.
Vicky & Barry Smith
December 5, 2012
I graduated with Grady's daughter in 1993, and my brother and I knew Dennis and therefore Grady through various football related events at LD Bell. Grady was a great man, and he raised great kids. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers.
- Heath R.
December 5, 2012
He will be missed, in our thoughts and prayers,
Aunt Ellen and Family
December 5, 2012
I went to school with Grady and we both graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1964. What a great person he was - always friendly and kind to everyone.
Rachel Ramey Toombs
Don Lackey
December 5, 2012
Sherry and I met Grady when our daughter Lacey played for his basketball team. Grady was so much more than a coach. I was truly blessed to have known such a Man as he was. Words can not begin to say how sorry we are at Grady's passing. God has called a true Gentleman home. We know he is watching over the entire family from heaven with Grady sending in the plays of life. Kay, God bless you and your family.
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