Bruce, aged 80, was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Doris Grady and wife Claudia Grady. He is survived by their son, Bryant Grady and grandchildren, Tabitha and Braiden Grady along with many friends and relatives. Bruce graduated from Ensley High school and Samford University where he excelled in baseball afterward playing into AA leagues. He later served in the United States Coast Guard and afterward worked in banking. He is a member of East Lake United Methodist Church. His service will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, December 19, 2018, with visitation preceding the service at 1pm at Elmwood Chapel, Elmwood Cemetery. The reverend Sally Allocca officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to East Lake United Methodist Church, 7753 First Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206.