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Lewis Crematory & Funeral Services, Myrtle BeachEric Grady Obituary
He was born on December 19, 1969, at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, the son of Terry and Rita Grady.
Eric was a devoted father to his four children, Melanie (Collan McDowell), Brianna, Alexis, and Gavin Grady.
He joined the National Guard while attending Socasee High School and then went on to active duty with the U.S. Army following graduation. He was stationed at Fort Stewart with the 24th ID and served in Saudi Arabia for Desert Storm/Desert Shield, where he was awarded numerous medals. He was an avid collector and a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan.
In addition to his children and parents, he is survived by his brother, Alexa Grady, and granddaughter, Lorelai McDowell. He was predeceased by his sister, Gea Dawn, and his Grandparents, Ray and Agnes Grady.
He was greatly loved and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
A gathering of friends will be held at 12:00 noon, December 13, 2025, at Friendly's Restaurant, 4705 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Mr. Grady is entrusted to Kelvin F. Lewis, funeral director, and the Lewis Crematory & Funeral Home staff of Myrtle Beach, SC (843) 294-0011.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eric Raymond Grady, please visit our floral store.
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Jeff Brown
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Mr. Grady, I cannot even think straight after hearing this. I am sick to my stomach at this moment. You and Rita are in my thoughts. Eric was one of my true life long friends and I´m going to miss him fiercely! He was a damn good person, an excellent soldier and the best son! God bless him!
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