Grady L. Montgomery

Floyd Street Grady L. Montgomery, of Covington, passed away November 16, 2012, at the age of 64.  He was a Sergeant in the United States Army and received a Bronze Star, Silver Star and numerous other medals for his service in Vietnam.  He worked as a builder in residential construction for 20 years.  He loved his family, grandchildren, and he never met a stranger.   He enjoyed gardening and woodworking.  Mr. Montgomery was preceded in death by his parents, James Dorsey and Willie Ree (Mobley) Montgomery; and brothers, Lessie Eugene Montgomery and Jerry Lewis Montgomery.   Survivors include his wife, Deborah Montgomery of Covington; loving mother-in-law, Martha (Maw Maw) Shannon; sons and daughters-in-law, Grant and Lisa Montgomery of Covington, and Bradley and Vanessa Montgomery of Porterdale; grandchildren, Shannon, Tyler, and Aria Montgomery; great-grandson, Bryson Montgomery, all of Covington; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Buster Moore of Mansfield, Helen and Earl Colter of Covington, Brenda Pruitt also of Covington, and Teresa Clark of Conyers; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Jewel Montgomery, Charles and Judy Montgomery, all of Covington, and Nathan and Syble Montgomery of Newborn; and several nieces and nephews.   Funeral Services for Mr. Montgomery will be held Monday, November 19, 2012, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, with Rev. Richard Culpepper officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, November 18, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.