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Colonel Gafford Obituary
April 26, 1922 - August 19, 2013
Macon , GA- Colonel Grady Douglas Gafford (USAF Retired) of Macon went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2013. The family will greet friends on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 1:00PM at the First Baptist Church of Christ in Macon followed by the memorial service at 2:00PM. The Reverends Scott Dickison and Ben Taylor will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to The First Baptist Church of Christ in Macon, 511 High Place, Macon, Georgia 31201 or to the Macon Rescue Mission, 744 Hazel Street, Macon, Georgia 31201.
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Memories and Condolences
for Colonel Gafford
Mike Ketterbaugh
August 24, 2013
It was an honor to have known Grady. He was a a true gentleman and will be missed greatly.
Tom Mason
August 24, 2013
It was a honor to have known Grady. He gave years of service to Big Brothers/big Sisters. Serving others was what made him special.
EDD HANCOCK
August 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 23, 2013
Grady was a true Southern Gentleman. He always had a smile on his face and was glad to see you. Every Sunday he had a hug for me and always asked about my husband, Kirby, when he was not with me. He will truly be missed at First Baptist Church--it will not feel good without him.
Much Love,
Joan Godsey
August 23, 2013
Pam & Grady,
We are so sorry for your loss. Grady was a wonderful man and it was a privilege to have him in our lives. From teaching us how to drive to so very much more, Grady was there for all of us. We will treasure our memories of him.
Lynn Smith, Gene & Ricky Olaker, Donna Culler and Henrietta Hinson
Joann Bass
August 23, 2013
I fondly remember Col. Gafford from his Bibb Co. School System days. He always had a smile and a hello. My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss.
Jimmy Dyes
August 22, 2013
Grady was a special person and will be missed by all . Had a heart of gold , and a heck of a 7 Iron shot.
Bobby Cramer
August 21, 2013
Grady was a dear and special friend to me, he will be missed greatly.
August 21, 2013
Colonel Grady was a very special gentleman who was and will always be very dear to our hearts (the Walsh Family)We will miss him, but we know that he is in a good place and telling some great stories! Misty Rhodes
Barbara Stuart
August 20, 2013
Mr. Grady was a special man who I always enjoyed seeing at the golf course. He had a kind word for everyone and a wonderful spirit. May your memories give you comfort and peace.
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