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Grady LESTER Obituary

65, a sixth-generation Floridian, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2016 in Tampa. Grady was born December 8, 1950 to Anne Lee Dunn Lester and H. Grady Lester Jr. He received his education from H. B. Plant High School, Emory University, and USF. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Order, Palma Ceia Country Club, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, and a former President of the Merrymakers Club. Grady was a life-long member of Hyde Park United Methodist Church and a life-long Gator. He is survived by his children, Gloria Anne Roberts (Bryan), Grady Edwin Lester Jr., Ryan Jackson Lester, and Megan Elizabeth Lester; his sister, Anne Lester Hunt; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 11 in the chapel at Hyde Park United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Blount & Curry Funeral Home - MacDill / 813-876-2421

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 10, 2016.

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Gene Halsey

December 9, 2016

RIP My friend. My condolences to your family.

Fred Pachoud

November 16, 2016

Truly sorry to learn of Grady's passing and we send our condolences to his entire family. I have known him since our junior high days at Berkeley on Davis Islands. Our JV football captain. He was always such a sincere and honest individual who always took the time to listen and care to everyone I knew. Always admired and looked up to him all the years. Never ever heard him say a bad word to or about anyone. A true gentleman and good person always.

Danita and Glenn Dickman

November 15, 2016

Sending our thoughts and prayers your families way Grady was a very special person who always displays pleasant thoughts as well as being a great story teller .. enjoyed many special encounters with him
For many decades He will be missed.

Natalie Courson Govich

November 14, 2016

To all of Grady's family. So sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Grady was a great boss and fun to work for. I hope you find peace in his memories he left behind. God Bless.

Diana Winoker

November 12, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Grady's death.May the family remember the good times,excellent cooking and the love he had for everyone.Peace to Ryan, Megan and the rest of the family as you deal with your loss. As Grady would say "Go Gators!"
With warm regards,

Vicky Watts

November 11, 2016

It's been many, many years since I've been in Tampa and more than that since I've seen Grady. He was always a calming influence and a gentle soul. Remember the fond memories always, Vicky Watts, Mendocino California

November 11, 2016

Condolences to Ryan, Megan and the rest of the family! Let the good memories help you through the difficulty and pain of losing your father.
Love,
Janet & Larry Mendez

Louie Faulkner

November 11, 2016

From the "Brookline Street" crowd, it was an honor and a deep pleasure growing up next door to you Grady. Rest in peace my friend. Louie Faulkner and Family

Becky Williams

November 11, 2016

I will miss you Grady Lester. Deepest sympathy to family and friends.

sherri mcclendon

November 11, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Grady's passing.. sending much love to his family
Be-mac and Sherri

Mary Frances Taylor

November 11, 2016

Prayers go out to the whole family. Anne Hunt's friend Mary Frances Taylor

November 11, 2016

Rest in peace my friend. My condolences to your family and friends. You will be missed!
Frank Saxon

Elinor Smith

November 11, 2016

Rest in the peace of the Lord, Grady

November 10, 2016

Rest In Peace, our friend, Grady. Condolences to your family. You will be missed. From Your Bella's and Square 1 friends. Joanie Corneil

Donald Rodriguez

November 10, 2016

My Deepest Condolences To The Entire Family,,,,Automotive Warehouse Co.

Jay Farrior

November 10, 2016

Sad to learn of the loss of a childhood friend and neighbor. my prayers are with his family

Martha Crowder

November 10, 2016

So sorry to hear of Grady passing away. Our sympathy and Prayers are with the Family. We have not seen his children for so long but they are definitely in our Prayers. The children used to come to the Cloyd Hotel in Red Boiling Springs, Tn. and always had fun in the "country".
Love from the Tennessee Cousins

Pat mullins Colbert

November 10, 2016

Rest In Peace Grady you will be missed!

Bobbie Donaldson

November 8, 2016

rest in peace my dear friend. your genuine spirit will forever be in my heart.we love you!

George Nettles

November 8, 2016

Anne and I were so saddened to hear of Grady'passing! He was more than a step brother, he was so kind, loving, and ever the gentleman like his Dad! Almost every time we visited Tamp, he insisted on getting together for a meal. We will miss him greatly! Much love to you Grady!
George and Anne Nettles

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