Having lost his final battle with lung cancer, Ishmeal L. Graddy Jr., 75, left this earthly life on June 22, 2021, at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Janet Graddy; son, Joseph and wife Samantha Graddy; son, Timothy and wife Katie Graddy; daughters, Shelley and Sheila Graddy; grandchildren, Kailie and John Graddy; and sister, Rebecca Cameron. He was preceded in death by a son, Kelley Graddy; a grandson, Robert Darby; a sister, Laverne Flye; and his parents, Ishmael and Dorothy Graddy.
Ishmeal proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was highly decorated during the Vietnam War. He later received a master’s degree in military science. Although raised in the South, he became a loyal Mountaineer after marrying Janet. He followed his father’s example by answering the call to become a pastor and retired from the United Methodist Church in 2013. During retirement, he enjoyed using his computer and learning to play guitar.
At his request, there will be no public services. Interment has been entrusted to the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home and will take place at East Oak Grove Cemetery with military honors.
