Charles O. Grady

Charles O. Grady, better known as “Tator”, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Avis Grady, and his brother Clarence Reuben Grady. He is survived by his children, Cindy (Barbee) Cox, Sherry Grady, and Larry Dean Johnson (Valerie) who he raised as a son; grandchildren, Brandi (Kevin), Lindsay (David) and Nicole; and great – grandchildren, Nellie, James, and Sullivan. He is also survived by his three brothers James “Jim”, Vernon “Skeeter”, and Marion Lee “Puggy” Grady and many more family and friends. He also leaves behind a special friend, Vicky Kennedy. In his early years, he worked at Goat Hill Farm. He also worked for Parrish Motor Co. and J. E. Liesfeld. Then, later in life, he returned to his love of farming, at Greenfield Farm until his retirement. Tator had some unique hobbies, which included driving his #99 Ford at local tracks like Southside Speedway, South Boston Speedway and Langley Field Speedway. He also enjoyed singing Karaoke with friends. He will be fondly remembered as “Santa” in the communities of Goochland and Cumberland. Visitation will take place on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Norman Funeral Home located at 2982 River Road West, Goochland, from 5–7:30pm. A funeral service will be held at Mizpah Christian Church, 5257 Old Columbia Rd, Goochland, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 2pm, with a graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either: American Cancer Society/Relay for Life (Goochland & Louisa) http://relayforlife.org/goochlandva or Goochland Volunteer Fire/Rescue Association (Fife, Company 4) https://gvfra.wufoo.com/forms/r1i5hr4h0y0jwd0/ .