Afton Brady Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Afton Brady (Thomasville, Georgia), who passed away on June 14, 2018. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Afton Brady to pay them a last tribute.
Long after losing most of his hearing, he would often say, "Even though I hear very little, I feel I should attend church, "just to be in God's presence with other believers." He was a Charter Member of Grace Pointe Church, formerly Glad Tidings Assembly. Mr. Brady lived a long, fulfilled, and rewarding life, with the steadfast hope of reuniting with family and friends who had preceded him in death. He was pre-deceased in his death by his father, Marvin Brady and mother, Annie Pippin Brady; seven siblings: Ellis Brady, Louie Brady, Essie Boyette, Vanna Mae Weeks, Inez Coram, Agnes Crosby, Gladys Hall and great grandson Caleb Martin. He is survived by his wife of 77 years, Dorothy Alice Pollock Brady; their two sons, E. Fred Brady (Frances) and Rev. Dr. Gary Brady (Jane); six grandchildren: Anna Martin (Charlie), Anita Neville (Michael), Holly Wheeler (Ryan), Ashley Wheeler (Thomas), Marsha Twilley (James David), David Brady (Amber) and 15 great grandchildren. A service celebrating Mr. Brady's life will be held Saturday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m., Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, with visitation one hour before the service (10:00 a.m.) Services will be officiated by his two sons Fred and Gary Brady and Rev. Brent Welch. A private burial for family members only will immediately follow the Life Celebration. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to Grace Pointe Church 16603 US 19 N, Thomasville, Ga. 31792.
