Raymond Hayes Grady

Mr. Raymond Hayes Grady, age 82, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.

Born on July 18, 1943, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late Raymond Taylor Grady and Mary Emma (Fluty) Grady. Mr. Grady lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service. A longtime member of the Church of Christ, he dedicated his life to sharing the gospel and guiding others in their walk with the Lord. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree of Sacred Literature from International Bible College in Florence, Alabama, he began his ministry at Killen Church of Christ in Killen, Alabama. Over the years, he faithfully served congregations at Columbia Church of Christ in Columbia, Mississippi; Coldwater Church of Christ in Murray, Kentucky; and Fremont Church of Christ in his hometown of Union City, Tennessee. He also served as a teacher, deacon, and elder at Green Plain Church of Christ in Murray, Kentucky.

On a snowy December 22, 1963, he married the love of his life, Marjorie Louise (Jackson) Grady. Together, they built a marriage grounded in faith and filled with laughter, devotion, and unwavering love for their family.

Mr. Grady was known for his strong convictions, humble spirit, and deep compassion for others. His greatest joy was found in preaching the Word and caring for the people he served. He was deeply respected and loved by his congregations for his sound teaching, his kindness, and his steadfast example of faith — always delivered with a touch of witty, unique humor and warmth.

In addition to his ministry, Mr. Grady dedicated over twenty years to education, teaching math and science in Huntingdon and Jackson, Tennessee, as well as Graves County, Kentucky. His passion for teaching extended beyond the classroom; he inspired curiosity and confidence in his students and was admired for his patience, encouragement, and ability to make even the most complex subjects come alive. Whether in the pulpit or the classroom, his mission was the same — to enlighten minds, share his faith and uplift hearts.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marjorie Louise (Jackson) Grady; one brother, Lonnie Marion Grady; and one granddaughter, Anne Marie Jones.

He is survived by one daughter, Vicki Grady Sudzum and husband Nick of Sharon, Tennessee; two sons, Raymond Warren Grady and wife Leigh Ann of Murray, Kentucky, and David Wade Grady of Nashville, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Erin Jones of Nashville, Tennessee, Taylor Grady and wife Lauren of Waterloo, Illinois, Kayla Marble and husband Patrick of Murray, Kentucky, Alicia Harrison and husband Kyle of McKinney, Texas, and Suzanna Pigg and husband Lofton of Murray, Kentucky; as well as five great-grandchildren, Warren Jay Marble, Annie Jane Marble, Caleb Logan Grady, Lucas James Harrison, and Emma Jean Marble.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, with Raymond Warren Grady and Charlie Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at the Green Plain Cemetery, with Johnny Hutchison leading graveside devotion. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Green Plain Church of Christ India Mission Fund, 980 Murray-Paris Road, Hazel, Kentucky 42049; the Green Plain Cemetery Fund (c/o Kenny Stubblefield), 107 Gregory Lane, Murray, Kentucky 42071; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com