March 28, 2019. Victorious over the battle with cancer that he so bravely fought for the past 6 years.
Grady was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on August 21, 1953. He was the son of Lee and Joyce White. He was raised in Burleson, Texas and graduated from Burleson High School in 1971. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma in 1975. Grady’s love for drafting, designing and a love for airplanes lead him to work at General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin for 38 years. The past 10 years at Lockheed he helped lead standup of F-35 co-production across the globe with a focus on the wing program in Italy. This provided many trips of adventure for he and his family. He was the ultimate tour planner and guide.
Grady was a loving son, brother, and the rock of his family. He was a godly husband and father and a precious Pops to the grands. He was the most patient, kind and gentle person to all. When Grady spoke, all listened. His quiet humor had perfect timing. He made everyone who was apart of his life feel special, important and loved.
Grady married the love of his life, Charlotte Smith White, on March 21, 1981.
They just recently celebrated their 38th Anniversary. Grady’s wife, children and grandchildren were Grady’s greatest joy and commitment. They always had top priority in his time and energy. He will be greatly missed and forever cherished by them.
Grady’s commitment to serve His Lord and Savior was evident and first place in all he did. He loved singing in the choir and working in the children and youth programs at Birchman Baptist Church. He and Charlotte also loved investing in the lives of young marrieds, desiring to help them build strong godly marriages and families.
Grady was preceded in death by his father, Lee White.
Survivors: loving wife of 38 years, Charlotte White; daughter, Stephanie DeCoster and husband, Roger; son, Andrew White and wife, Taylor; grandchildren, Emma Grace, Evelyn Joy, Easton Luke, and Elizabeth Ann DeCoster; mother, Joyce White; sister, Donna Latta; and 3 precious nieces and precious supportive in-laws.
Memorials: The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Young Marrieds Ministry at Birchman Baptist Church.
The family wishes to extend its deepest gratitude to the best cancer team and care at MDAnderson, Houston, TX.
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