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Obituary for Gradington


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday July 06, 1999

Lebon W."Tiger" Gradington, 67, of Albuquerque, passed away on July 3, 1999. Born on June 10, 1999 to Lebon Sr. and Ollie Mae Gradington in Texas. Tiger retired from Hooten last year as a construction foreman. He enjoyed his work and spoke highly of his employees. Tiger is survived by his wife, Susie Mae; three sons, Kenneth Gradington, Edward Gradington and wife, Dianne, and Stacy Gradington; three daughters, Debra Carrol and husband, Greg, Jacqueline Gradington, and Shelia Gradington; his mother, Ollie Mae; and a brother, Kermit Gradington. Tiger also leaves behind two special friends, Jim and Vivian Hardin; 14 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation and wake will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at Hillcrest Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at the funeral home. Interment will be at a cemetery to be determined. Officiating will be the Rev. N.D. Smith. Arrangements with: Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE (505) 265-5959