Passed away peacefully, Monday, February 15, 2021 at the age 90. Beloved husband of Martha Grady. Loving brother of Ben Grady, the late Birdo Grady, the late Annie Grady, the late Mildred Grady, and the late Mary Lois Bachelor Grady. Cherished uncle of Sherry Grady Woods, Salena Lachel Grady, Kathleen Hickman Turner, Kelly Hickman, Crystal Turner, Tyrone Turner, Leticia McIntyre, the late Tina Grady, Anna Bishop, Lola O’Neil, Maud Scott, Tony (Gwendolyn) Grady, Larry Grady, Nathan James, Mary McDonald, Barbara James, Rosie Calle and Brenda James. Devoted nephew of Clara McShepard and the late Carrie Grady. Adored cousin of Marcelle Grady, Ezel and Willie Holmes. He is survived by other relatives and friends.
Married on November 10, 1956, to his beloved Martha, they started their union in Milwaukee. They met at a birthday party at Martha’s brother-in-law’s house where they played cards together. Dock enjoyed traveling, dancing, telling jokes, and playing cards. To his family and close friends, he was known as Linda Lou. He was an employee of the City of Milwaukee as part of the street sanitation department until his retirement in 1993. Dock will be greatly missed.
Visitation to be held at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Service at 12:00 PM. Burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery 6401 North 43rd Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Masks will be required. Livestreaming of the service will be available the day of the service on the funeral home website.