HOOPER, Grady Kelly, 64, a resident of Eclectic, AL, and loving father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Grady was a graduate of Sidney Lanier High School and Jacksonville State University and enjoyed playing football at both schools. He was an avid amateur stock car racer who never met a stranger. Before retirement, Grady worked as a regional sales manager for Firestone. Grady is survived by his mother, Aline May Hooper; two sons, Allen Hooper and Bruce Hooper (Marla); brother, Mark Hooper; cousin, Charles Eason; niece, Karlee Hooper; and grandsons, Joseph Hooper and Samuel Hooper. Grady loved to smile, laugh and enjoy each day. White Chapel Greenwood Directing.