Roy Grady

Roy Grady went to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 5, 2016. He was born on June 28, 1944 to Albert and Opal Tina Grady in Albuquerque, NM. Roy married Donna Wilson on June 11, 1965. He enjoyed a long career as a telephone installer and fiber-optic technician with AT&T in Albuquerque, Kansas City, and Denver. He is survived by his life-long love of 50 years, Donna. Three children: Roy “Albert” Grady, Jr. (Jennifer) Littleton, CO, Leslie Laffoon (Mark) Independence, MO, and Melissa Reiman (Tim) Monument, CO. His pride and joy were his five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: Victoria Overbeck (Eric), Christopher Laffoon, Cameron and Caleb Reiman, and Kaeden Grady. Great-grandchildren Logan, Riley, and McKenna Overbeck. He is also survived by siblings: Virginia Pauline Bigelow, Kent, WA, Helen Ida Caldwell of Tucumcari, NM, Edward E. Butler, Corales, NM, Eloise Oliver, Rio Rancho, NM, and Alberta Medina, Tucson, AZ; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ora Mae Pistorius and Viola Opal Whitlow; and brother, Floyd C. Butler. Roy faithfully served the Lord at: Bosque Farms Church of Christ, Bosque Farms, NM, Raytown Church of Christ, Raytown, MO, Littleton Church of Christ, Littleton, CO, and Mountain View Church of Christ, Colorado Springs, CO as an elder, deacon, bus minister, and food bank coordinator. Roy loved this country, and he served in the United States Army Reserves. Roy loved spending time with his family and church friends, worshipping the Lord. He also loved reading, watching cowboy movies, and traveling; however, his greatest joy came when he took his grandkids fishing. He was proud to have taught each of his grandkids how to fish. Roy also enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports or doing whatever they loved. Papa Roy will be missed on the sidelines, in the stands, in the pews, by the fishing hole and right next to his love, Donna.