Charlie Grasty, Jr. Edgefield, South Carolina Obituary

Charlie Grasty, Jr.

<p><span style="font-size:24px;">It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mr. Charlie Grasty, Jr. who entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">Mr. Grasty was born December 18, 1922 in Java, Virgina (Pittsylvania County) to the late</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">Charlie Brady Grasty and Virginia Womack Grasty (first wife) and raised by Willie Ann Grasty (second Wife.)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">He was educated in the Danville Virginia School System and married the late Mary Elizabeth Younger Grasty.He moved to Chester, PA in the early 1950&rsquo;s and worked as a construction worker and supervised many projects for various construction companies. He was the last and oldest member of the Local 413 Union of his age group in Chester, PA.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">Charlie was a devoted Member and Deacon at True Way Church in Philadelphia, PA. He was musically talented, played the guitar and harmonica, and sang in the choir. Charlie enjoyed gardening and many outdoor activities, and he was an excellent cook.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">He was predeceased by a son, Devon Grasty (Maggie); three brothers, Edmond Grasty, Robert Grasty, and Willie Grasty; and four sisters, Mary Grasty, Patsey Grasty, Christine Grasty, and Clara Jeffries</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">He will be sadly missed by his sister, Louise Motley; sons, George Grasty (Martha), Herman Grasty (Lillian), Kermit (Lynn), Terrance Grasty, David (Pamela), and William Grasty; daughters, Dorthy Bush (Leroy), Virginia Mosley, Doretha Dunston (Albert), Joan Grasty-Roberts, Gwendolyn Long (Everett), Carrie Myers (Harry), and Tabitha Maggard (James); 36 Grandchildren, 32 Great-Grandchildren, 19 Great-Great-Grandchildren, two Great-Great-Great-Grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, and cousins.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">A Private Memorial Service will be held for family members only.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:24px;">Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp &amp; Sons Mortuary-Edgefield.</span></p>
December 18, 1922 - March 13, 202112/18/192203/13/2021
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Jones family
March 31, 2021
May the God of all comfort be with your family and bring you some peace during this time of great sorrow.
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Danita Grasty
March 16, 2021
A candle was posted for Charlie Grasty, Jr..
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March 13, 2021
The Management and Staff of G. L. Brightharp & Sons extends our deepest condolences to the Grasty Family.
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The staff at G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary
March 13, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Charlie. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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