A candle was lit by Charles, Ruth, Grady, and Bristol Alston on November 28, 2017 7:30 PM

Message from Mike and Tonya Trantham

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and your family during this difficult time.

A candle was lit by Sonya, Val Sr, Val Jr. & Tre' Moser on November 24, 2017 6:01 PM

A candle was lit by Arnold & Brenda Arrington on November 24, 2017 9:15 AM

A candle was lit by The Poe Family on November 24, 2017 8:28 AM

Message from Phoebe Jessup Burkheart

Grady Lawson was a wonderful friend and neighbor of the Jessup family and we were so fortunate to have him live beside us. Randolph county has lost a great man that has done so much for this county. He will certainly be missed by all. Our loss is heaven's gain. Our sympathy to Helen, Gina, Mike and the Lawson family.

A candle was lit by Donna and Russell Jessup on November 24, 2017 8:03 AM

A candle was lit by Phoebe Jessup Burkheart on November 24, 2017 7:40 AM

A candle was lit by Teresa Lineberry on November 23, 2017 11:53 PM

Message from Misty Little Davis

Mike, I pray for Our Lord And Savior to heal your heart during this time of loss. Your Dad was a special Man! God Bless You and Be With All Of Your Family.
Misty

Message from George and Mazie Fleetwood

We were sorry to hear of Grady Lawson's passing. He was a strong proponent of the public schools and a wanted the best education for the children in Randolph County. He served with distinction on the Board Education and led the board for many years.
He leaves a legacy of community service in his home town of Ramseur and throughout the entire county. He was a kind and gentle person and he will be greatly missed. Our condolences to Helen, his family, and all who were privileged to have known him.

A candle was lit by candegold@embarqmail.com on November 23, 2017 11:10 AM

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I will miss you. I will never forget the many great basketball games that we had. RIP

A candle was lit by Nellie Goldston on November 23, 2017 11:06 AM

Message from BARRY SCOTT

Grady was always a gentleman and a good friend. I cherish the years we worked together. Our sympathy goes out to the family. He will be greatly missed! May the Lord give the family comfort during these difficult times.

Message from Rip

Rip

A candle was lit by Misty Little on November 22, 2017 7:19 PM

A candle was lit by Misty Little on November 22, 2017 7:11 PM

A candle was lit by Misty Little on November 22, 2017 6:47 PM

A candle was lit by Felecia Cox Hayes on November 22, 2017 6:39 PM

A candle was lit by Worth Hatley on November 22, 2017 3:49 PM

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I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the family of my very dear friend Grady. I have never known a more dedicated servant to the students and citizens of Randolph County. It was a great privilege to know and work with him through the years. My family and I offer our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. Grady's memory will forever be in our hearts.

A candle was lit by Rose Cox on November 22, 2017 3:47 PM

A candle was lit by Dallas and Carroll Wolfe on November 22, 2017 3:33 PM

A candle was lit by Butch Hudson on November 22, 2017 3:30 PM

Message from Rachel Morton

God cares for those who have a broken heart; Psalm 34:18 assures us that he is close to them. Psalm 147:3 says: "He heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds". Please accept my sincere condolences. Always remember God loves you and he cares for you! (Psalm 36:7; 1 Peter 5:7) jw.org

A candle was lit by Blake’s Marine, Michael and Vicky Blake on November 22, 2017 1:33 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was sent on November 22, 2017

With sympathy and prayers from Mildred Foster & Family and Rayburn Booth & Family

A candle was lit by Kathy Maples Pell on November 21, 2017 11:20 PM

Expression of Sympathy

An A GARDEN PATH was sent on November 21, 2017

You will be missed. Thank you for being a beacon of what is good! Bill, Kay, and Ross Houston Shawn and Jermy Needham

A candle was lit by Susie Isom on November 21, 2017 7:19 PM

Message from Michelle Aamland

It was a great honor and privilege to have helped take care of Mr Grady the past few months. To be in the presence of a living legend was such a humbling experience. His kindness, even when he wasn't feeling good, was refreshing just to be around. The stories he shared were ever so entertaining. I will forever be a better person for having shared time with both Mr Grady and Ms Helen. Prayers and Condolences to the entire family. Thank you for allowing me to be a friend !!!!!

A candle was lit by Michelle, Mike, Jenabeth & Emily Aamland on November 21, 2017 5:25 PM

Message from Bill Slaughter

Mike, I am so very sorry to hear of Grady's passing. I can honestly say that he was one of the finest men I have ever known. What an honor it was to have played and coached for him at ER.
You and your family are my thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by Bill Slaughter on November 21, 2017 3:45 PM

A candle was lit by Bill Slaughter on November 21, 2017 3:45 PM

A candle was lit by Lisa York Miller on November 21, 2017 3:15 PM

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Grady was a wonderful man. I had known him all my life. My brother started his baseball career as a bat boy for Ramseur Auto Parts. He played high school ball at ERHS and American Legion Baseball for ER. He went on to play college ball at Elon. Through all his years playing baseball Grady was always supportive,. After Chris graduated college and moved away every time I saw Grady he always ask how I was and how Chris was. We last had a wonderful conversation at Carolina Eye in Southern Pines where I was there for some surgery and Helen had an appt. We laughed and talked about times long ago and not so long ago. I feel blessed to have known this man.
Sympathies to the family during the coming days.

A candle was lit by Lisa York Miller on November 21, 2017 3:08 PM

Message from Ed Brewer, ERHS 1979, NCSU 1983

Mr. Lawson, "Grady," was truly an icon before we knew what the word meant. What a lasting legacy he has left on Ramseur, ERHS, Randolph County, and North Carolina. I'll never forget that he, Mike, and Mrs. Helen took me to the first NC State football game I ever attended, and then the Red-White Basketball game that night. Talk about a young boy being on cloud nine! I know this was just one of countless examples of Grady bringing joy to others, over many decades. Our prayers to Mrs. Helen, Gina, Mike (our other Grady) and all the family.

A candle was lit by Kathy Gordon Sanders on November 21, 2017 2:50 PM

Message from Thomas A. Young

We lost a good man. He will be missed.

A candle was lit by Dianne and Doug Garland on November 21, 2017 1:22 PM

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I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers. Grady was a great man. Ramseur will miss him.

Dianne and Doug

A candle was lit by Dianne Garland on November 21, 2017 1:18 PM

A candle was lit by Mike and Marian Strickland on November 21, 2017 12:59 PM

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We extend our sympathy to Helen and all of Grady's family. Everyone who knew Grady was a part of his family. He was such an inspiration to so many young men and women, giving them his knowledge, sharing his time and love to them. He made them all better by setting an example of kindness, tireless hours of his time, showed them the true meaning of what a Mentor does to bring out the best in people. He shared his life with everyone and was one of the most committed people we have ever known. Thank you, to his family, for sharing Grady with us. We will truly miss him. However, Grady is the palm of GOD'S hands now and we know that he and Harold Kivett will be watching over all the future baseball games at The Grady Lawson Baseball Field at ERHS. We love you Grady.

A candle was lit by RICHARD DRYMAN on November 21, 2017 12:43 PM

Message from Rhonda Burch Kearns

Dear Lawson Family,

know that there are many others who are grieving the loss of Grady with you but celebrating the legacy that he left. My sister and I grew up in Ramseur and knew Grady all our lives. He was a wonderful Christian man who had a servants heart and who loved beyond measure. He has fought the good fight and has finished his race here. Thanking God for Grady and the life he lived, the impact he had on countless others and the love he showed to all.

Praying for god's peace and love to cover you all during this time.

Message from Nancy & Ralph Lawson

Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Grady's family at this time. He was such a kind -hearted person and will be greatly missed.

A candle was lit by Mike and Marian Strickland on November 21, 2017 12:26 PM

A candle was lit by Bobby and Carla Nixon Shaw on November 21, 2017 12:26 PM

A candle was lit by Genie Cross on November 21, 2017 12:22 PM

A candle was lit by Jim & Becky Maples on November 21, 2017 10:40 AM

Message from Bob McRae

I’m saddened to learn of Grady’s passing. He was one of the kindest men I’ve ever known, and I appreciate all he did for so many, especially me and the school system. My prayers are for peace for the family and in gratitude for his selfless service.

Message from Eric Craven

Grady was an awesome man...i remember him very well...always was a leader in his community and did so much for Randolph County and for ERHS...he is going to be missed dearly and heaven got another angel...RIP Grady

A candle was lit by Eric Craven on November 21, 2017 8:43 AM

Message from BillieJo White Cox, Ken Cox and Robert Cox and families.

We are so sorry for your loss. Grady was very much a part of our family over the years.And we all will miss him very much.To Helen, Gina , Mike and family: please accept our sincere sympathy. With love from our family to yours.

Message from Neill, Elisha, & Dallas Kivett

Thanks for giving all of us all a place to play, the equipment, and uniforms to use, and your love and support for baseball! From the boys of Randolph, Chatham, Moore, Alamance, & Guilford Counties! Love you Grady!

A candle was lit by BillieJo White Cox, Ken Cox and Robert Cox and families. on November 20, 2017 11:08 PM

A candle was lit by Neill, Elisha, Dallas Kivett on November 20, 2017 11:03 PM

Message from Mike Price

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during Grady's passing .Grady was a remarkable person who will always hold a special place in my heart. I remember first moving to Ramseur and playing baseball. Grady found out that I did not have a baseball glove to play with and he just gave me a glove.That first impression of him helping me was so instrumental in playing baseball from that point on. You will be missed by many but never forgotten for all your contributions..

Mike Price

A candle was lit by Mike Price on November 20, 2017 9:03 PM

Message from Andy Stephenson

Grady Lawson was and is a great man. He gave me my first job at the parts store. This laid the foundation for my career in the automotive industry. Ramseur and randolph county are better communities due to his tireless involvement. He was a big part in my life and I will miss him. God be with Helen and family. Prayers.

A candle was lit by Andy Stephenson on November 20, 2017 8:15 PM

Message from LINDEN MINTON

THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE SPORTS RELATED PROGRAMS. RIP GRADY,MY FRIEND

A candle was lit by LINDEN MINTON on November 20, 2017 7:51 PM

A candle was lit by Bobby Sillmon on November 20, 2017 7:46 PM

Message from Cheryl York

Grady was a wonderful person who always looked out for all of us at Eastern Randolph High School. He will be greatly missed. Praying for all his family.

A candle was lit by Cheryl York class of 93 ERHS on November 20, 2017 7:24 PM

A candle was lit by Carolyn Foster Gross on November 20, 2017 7:19 PM

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So Very Sorry For Your Loss... He Was A Wonderful Man!!! 🙌🏼

A candle was lit by Carolyn Foster Gross on November 20, 2017 7:14 PM

Message from Darlene Phillips

This is heartbreaking, this is by far the sweetest, loving, caring and funny man I have met. It was always a blessing to see his smiling face at a ballgame even on his bad days. He would always make you smile. He had more love for others than most people now days do your themselves. He was by far a blessing to us to have know him and call him our friend. God Bless the family, may god wrap his arms around you all and provide you comfort.

A candle was lit by Darlene Phillips on November 20, 2017 7:08 PM

A candle was lit by Julia Kennedy on November 20, 2017 6:51 PM