SELF, GRADY E., JR. age 80, of Hoover passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 after many months of suffering. A U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, he was parts manager at Roy Bridges Volkswagon for 20 years and later retired from the Hoover Schools System. Grady was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Margret Self; one daughter, Renee' Smith; son-in-law, Jeff Smith; son, Daniel Self; three grandsons, Brandon Smith, Chris Smith, and Mike Smith; one granddaughter, Danielle Self; one great-grandson, Talon Smith; one great-granddaughter, Trinity Smith; sister-in-law, Evelyn Caldwell; one sister, Mary Sands; and a brother-in-law, Ed Sands. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham. The burial will follow in Croft-Acton Cemetery.