Thomas Lester Mcgrady's Obituary
Thomas Lester McGrady (Shorty, as he was known) passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on October 16, 2021. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, he moved to Florida with his family in 1986 and then moved to Alapaha, Ga for 10 years returning to Florida in 2015. Growing up, his first job was as a soda jerk, but he later went on to become a master electrician. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, hunting, and watching football. He is pre-deceased by his wife of 56 years, Bobbie, his son, Derril, his twin brother, Curly, brothers Elvis, Harry, James, and Robert (Buddy), his sister Mattie, and his granddaughter Kayla. Survivors include daughters, Sheila (Tom), Cherryl (Brian), brother, Donald, sister, Mary, grandchild, Blane and great grandchildren, Jordan, Scarlett, Aryanna and Bryanna. A webcast of the service can be viewed at http://webcast.funeralvue.com at 11 am EST Saturday 10/23. Please enter ID # 62428. No password is required
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