Grady Wilson Crowley

Grady Wilson Crowley

February 03, 1919 - July 04, 2011

Grady Wilson Crowley

February 03, 1919 - July 04, 2011

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GRADY WILSON CROWLEY

BORN: FEBRUARY 3, 1919 IN POST, TEXAS

DIED: JULY 4, 2011 IN LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA

GRADY WAS BORN THE 8TH CHILD OF OLIVER B?DELL CROWLEY AND LUELLA DIEURANDA GANTT CROWLEY.

HE SERVED 4 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES AND RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE AS CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN 1946. FROM 1950 TO 1955 HE SERVED IN THE ORGANIZED RESERVE CORPS IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES.

ON JUNE 15, 1946 HE MARRIED MARY ALACIOUS CONNELLY. THEY WERE MARRIED UNTIL THE DAY OF HER DEATH IN JUNE, 2004 58 YEARS.

GRADY WAS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE ORANGE COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN SOUTH LAGUNA FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS.

GRADY STARTED WORKING IN THE SO. LAGUNA POST OFFICE AS A CLERK/CARRIER IN MAY, 1955. HE RETIRED AS POSTMASTER OF THE DANA POINT POST OFFICE IN MAY, 1979.

UPON RETIRING HE AND HIS WIFE MARY DID A LOT OF TRAVELING AND COVERED MOST OF NORTH AMERICA, MEXICO, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZELAND, ENGLAND AND IRELAND.

HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS SISTER BILLIE AND HIS DAUGHTERS DEANNA DELAPLAIN AND JOAN STRAIGHT. HE ALSO HAS 7 GRANDCHILDREN, 15 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN AND 2 GREAT-GREAT- GRANDCHILDREN.

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7 responses to Grady Wilson Crowley

  1. We had a memorial and celebration of Dad’s life yesterday, July 6, 2011 in my home. It was a beautiful summer day with a gentle breeze and perfect for sitting outside and visiting with family and friends.
    My daughter, June Postal, led us in prayer and the sharing of remembrances of him and how he touched our lives. We like to believe that he is now reunited with Mom and no longer burdened with a body that was just worn out.

  2. May God bless all of you as you recognize the loss of your famously funny Dad, and Grandpaw. My Great Uncle. I’m so glad he made it to La. for my parents 50th anniversary. I will always enjoy those memories. Love, Kathryn

  3. We had the wonderful opportunity to take care of Grady here at our board & care home in Laguna Niguel. We will definitely miss his sense of humor and charming wits with the other residents in our community. Our warmest thoughts are with the family in caring & sympathy.

  4. I am very lucky to have had such a great grandpa. He was always supportive towards all I did in life. He always had a way to put a smile on your face! I wish I have a full life as great as his! I will miss you always!!!

  5. May God hold You all in His arms as You bid farewell to Uncle Grady.I had not seen Him in many years, but I will not forget His warmth and gentle humor.Heaven is a brighter place with Grady there!

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