RIDGEWAY- With deep sadness, we announce the passing of an extraordinary man, Grady Eugene Lail, fondly known as "Hotdog," "Daddy," and "Pop," on September 12, 2025. Born in Columbia, SC, on April 20, 1941, Grady was a compassionate, funny, humble, and loving soul who lived a full life, dedicated to his family and his work.

Grady was filled with humor, always ready with a joke or a funny story to lighten the mood, a trait that endeared him to all who knew him.  He was humble and never sought the limelight, always preferring to let his actions speak for themselves. He was an exceptional man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. His love for his family was unparalleled and he considered them his prize possession. He adored his grandchildren and would always light up whenever they were around.

Grady married the love of his life, Eliza Rebecca Wilson Lail and cared for her until she passed on September 30, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, Obie William and Leona Carroll Lail; brothers, William Thomas Lail, James Timothy Lail, Colon Lail, Franklin Archie Lail, and Hubert Evans Lail; and son-in-law, Frank Hagood.

Left to cherish his memory, are his daughters, Melissa Hagood and Erica Mattox (Allen); brothers, Olin Delnor Lail (Christine), and Robert Lail (Unsun); grandchildren, John Franklin Hagood III (Kennedy), Rebecca Ann Hagood (Kolton), Austin Miles Mattox, and Dillon Lail Mattox; and a great-grandchildren, Raylan Blake Hagood, Lainey Faith Hagood, Konnor Matthew Kaiser, and Kitt Franklin Kaiser

The visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, 832 Ridgeway Road, Lugoff, South Carolina, 29078. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Centerville Cemetery, 867 State Road S-20-67, Ridgeway, South Carolina, 29130.

In the words of Albert Einstein, "Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us; our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life." Grady's spirit will live on in the many lives he touched and the love he leaves behind.