He was a retired farmer having farmed in the Southeast Arkansas Delta for more than 60 years. Grady loved farming and developing land. He graduated from Dermott High School and attended University of Arkansas at Monticello. He was a member of First Methodist Church of Hot Springs.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Tabor; two sons, Grady Tabor, Jr. (Crystal) and Greg Tabor (Carolyn); daughter, Gina Tabor; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. In addition, Grady was also loved by Linda's three children, their spouses, and grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with J.J. Galloway officiating. There will be a visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to service time. A private burial will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, #1 Children's Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, AR 72202 or the the charity of your choice. You can sign Grady's guestbook registry on this page.
Condolences(22)
Shirley P. Coppock
Benton (Tull), AR Friday, August 23, 2024 Linda, you have my heartfelt sympathy.Grady was one of kind whom I always admired and appreciated.
He loved you and kept in contact with his "folks." He will truly be MISSED!
Prayers and Hugs,
Shirley
Mike Walker
Brinkley, AR Friday, August 23, 2024 Sorry about your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Grady about farming issues and our families.Deepest sympathies
Mike
Dale and Dianna Bates
Monticello, AR Friday, August 23, 2024 Linda, we are so sorry to learn of Mr. Tabor's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Doug and Allison Millet
Hot Springs, AR Friday, August 23, 2024 Linda and family,Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. As Doug says, he was a good man and enjoyed being his friend!!
Love,
Doug and Allison
Robert and Kay Borg
Hot Springs, AR Friday, August 23, 2024 Grady was a great guy. The men in his Spit and Whittle Club at Hot Springs FUMC will miss him very much. He had so many stories, and told them well…Josh Frost
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 22, 2024 Mrs. Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Grady. He was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Prayers for you during this difficult time.Sharon Cissell
Little Rock, AR Thursday, August 22, 2024 Linda, Sister Kitty told me of Grady’s death yesterday.I am so sad for you and your family as it is so hard to lose one we love. My thoughts are with you. Sharon CissellMartha Dale and Dickey Cooley
Hot Springs, AR Thursday, August 22, 2024 Martha Dale and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Grady's passing. Grady was a great friend and a great neighbor. Grady was taken too soon. He will be missed especially at story time and discussions of farming in the South.Wendell Dorman
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, August 21, 2024 I’m so sorry to hear about Grady’s death. I always enjoyed visiting with him. He was such a nice person. I’ll miss him. My prayers are with you and your familyDianne Lloyd
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 21, 2024 So sorry to hear about Grady. Please know we are thinking of Linda, and family.Elgenia and Jim Ross
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Our thoughts and prayers are with Grady, Linda and all their familiesbilly and evelyn valentine
hot springs ar., AR Wednesday, August 21, 2024 We are sorry to hear of Grady's passing. He was a good man. Condolences to the family.Amanda Martin
Warren, AR Wednesday, August 21, 2024 I’m no sorry for your loss. May the parade of Jesus surround each of you during this difficult time and in the days ahead. I pray the Lord blesses you with many memories that being joy to your hearts in the days ahead!Much love!
Janie & Larry Fuller
Haymarket, VA Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Linda & Family,So sorry to hear of Grady’s passing.
May God continue Blessing you all with His Love & Comfort at this time.
Grady was a good friend of mine. We enjoyed many hours together reminiscing about Portland & Wilmot connections.,Grady would say he never tired of climbing aboard his farm machinery-he loved farming. He was a happy fun loving man! We always enjoyed visiting with you & Grady. We miss sitting with you all in FUMC Church.
Janie Rabb & Larry Fuller
Gloria and Joe Wright
Alexander, AR Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Dear Linda and family: our heart is full of sadness for the passing of Grady. A good friend, a good man. He will be missed and remembered.Letica Adams
Monticello, AR Tuesday, August 20, 2024 I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Grady’s passing. He was such a fun loving person. He always brought a smile to my face. Prayers for the family.Steve Davis
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Mrs. LInda,Thinking and praying for you and your family at this time. Sending much Love.
Cindy McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Mrs. Linda & family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Grady. He was a great man and included me in past conversations at the coffee shop when Dad Hardy was living & I joined them. Prayers and thoughts with all of you.Robin Johnson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Linda and Family,My heart is saddened to hear of Grady’s passing. He was one of my dearest clients and so enjoyed his friendship. Cherish your memories and know God has got him close.
Much love, Robin and family
Janetta Staudinger
Winchester, AR Monday, August 19, 2024 Deepest sympathy to the Tabor family. Mr. Grady was one of my first customers at McGehee Bank. He was always friendly. I am sad for your family's loss.Janetta Staudinger Pugh
Cliff & Lisa Gibson
Monticello, AR Monday, August 19, 2024 Sadness is always acute on the loss of a friend like Grady. He was one of the good guys that made the world brighter for those around him which means that the world will be a poorer place without him, but heaven will be much improved by his arrival. Our condolences to Linda and the family. Cliff & LisaJohn Annulis
LITTLE ROCK, AR Monday, August 19, 2024 Linda,I am so sorry to hear of Grady's death.