Wasdon Graydon, Jr

Rubal Patel sent Heartfelt Memories for Wasdon Graydon, Jr - February 22, 2026

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We grieve with Veronica and family on this sad occasion. Wasdon provided a living example of humility, dedication, and professionalism that others sought to emulate. His legacy lives on among the many students he mentored and among the colleagues with whom he worked, and all who knew him are diminished by his loss. We are thankful that he passed our way.

Wasdon was a Treasured Friend that I have know for over 50 years. We shared a lived a Commitment to ABAC, where he was instrumental in developing Minority Programs & I Served as Predicent of The ABC Foundation for one year, & also Served as President of ABAC LLC, That was instrumental, along with Board of Regents RE Chairman, John Hunt, & Mike Volmer The ABAC President at the Time, with the building Of ABAC Place & ABAC Lakeside Housing. Wasdon was completely Dedicated to his family, & was an Admired Board Member of Southwell Hospital & Synovus Bank. I had Lunch with Wasdon On several occasions, & he Was always very insightful into Projects going on in South Tifton. He always put His entire effort into any Endeavor he undertook. I was Very saddened to Learn that My Dear Friend Would no longer be available to have lunch with Me or brighten my day with his Positive,insightful Attitude!!!

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Veronica, We send Our Deepest and Heartfelt Condolences to you and your Family. May "The Lord Bless You and Keep You." ~ Numbers: 6:24~ With Love Overflowing, Janice Mack Dickerson, Tamara Mack Jackson and Felecia Ann Nichols

What a memorable blessed celebration of life today for my long time friend Wasdon. His legacy will be his love for God, family, friends and community. Blessed to have had his friendship.

Veronica and Family may GOD give you strength and peace in the future for the absence of your Wonderful Husband, Father and Grandpa I'm glad to have known him as a Peaceful and a Role-Model for Family and Legacy. I will surely miss him and I Love you all *Cousin Marva

Mr. Graydon was a kind and thoughtful man who quietly looked out for everyone around him. When he spoke, his words carried weight. The love and devotion Ms Veronica showed him were truly beautiful and reflected the depth of their bond. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and sending our deepest condolences. - Dr. Rubal Patel and John Mobley

Wasdon Graydon, Jr. was my student, colleague, and friend for more than thirty years at ABAC. As his faculty advisor, I saw in him quickly a commitment, a curiosity, a need to know and understand, and the strength and compassion to seek goodness and truth. We shared a passion for history, and I remember so many conversations through the years in which we debated and questioned one another and those are precious memories. He was my student and advisee in the beginning, and I watched him grow striving hard to be all that he longed to be and expanding his vision. He lived a life that demonstrated that his quest was not in vain, and, by example and a gentle strength he became a major contributor to Tifton, Tift County, and ABAC, not just a colleague. He always wanted to make things better. He love his work. He loved the community and county that he served. He loved his family. He loved his country. He loved God. He saw the best in others. He was a man of character and integrity, who always put the right above the convenient. He was a Christian gentleman in the finest sense. I am proud to have known Wasdon and Veronica and their family, and thankful for all the ways they've built a legacy in this community. I've spent these past few days remembering, cherishing every thought and thankful that all that Wasdon taught me, his teacher. He made his mark, and he will be remembered.

My deepest sympathy for Wasdon's family. My father Dr. Tom Milam hired Wasdon many years ago at ABAC in the Political Science Division to write grants for ABAC. He helped start the Police Academy at ABAC with one of many contributions at ABAC. A life well done young man. He is now under God's watch for sure.

Veronica and Family, We are so sorry for your loss!! Mr. Graydon was a very Special Man to Gary and I !! WOW he was such a Godly Man and had a Special Love for his Family!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers!!! Sending much Love!!

Our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Graydon. Rest in peace, sir. Bridget L Ruffin and Earnestine Clark and family

With deepest sympathy and condolences to the Graydon family

So sorry to hear about your loss. I really appreciated the opportunity to know Wasden. I know that he will be greatly missed. You are in my prayers!

My Heart is broken. Wasdon was just like family to me. Sending my love to his family. Rest well Wasdon.

Veronica, we were sorry to hear of Wasdon's passing. Death is always brand new no matter how many times we witness it. Your time together will become treasured memories that will keep him alive in your hearts forever. God will never leave or forsake you. Please find comfort in knowing that others care and are praying prayers of comfort during this difficult time. A great man of God, a loving husband, father, and grandfather is now in God's care. We love you. We're a phone call away. God bless you all. Your friends, Douglas and Evelyn Anderson

Wasdon was my friend. Wasdon was a great listener. We discussed many issues over the years and Wasdon always gave me sound advice and guidance. We also shared many laughs and good times. When I think of Wasdon, I think of one of those big columns that hold up a building - standing there tall, strong, steadfast, resolute. Like a column that one often leans on without always fully appreciating its support, Wasdon was that for me. Leah and I send our thoughts and prayers to Veronica and all of the Graydon family. Greg & Leah Sowell - Athens

I will never forget working w Wasdon at ABAC. He was a fine man with a lovely sense of humor. It has been 20 years, and thinking of him still makes me smile.

My sincerest condolences!

Kim Keen

With deepest sympathy and condolences to the Graydon Family.

Vernon, Lillian, Helen Ruth and Johnny Morgan

We at Grimes Auto Service are deeply saddened to hear the news of Wasdon. Our heart, thoughts, and prayers are with all of the family for peace and guidance in the days to come. Please accept our condolences, Grimes Auto Service!

A man on a mission

The horizon narrows, the goal is clear, no room for doubt, no space for fear. With steady gaze and purpose deep, promises made are promises to keep.

Past failures fade like morning mist, upon this path, I must persist. The world may sway, the winds may blow, but I know exactly where I go.

Through silent nights and trails long, the inner voice grows deep and strong. A man of action focused, true, the mission comes before all new.

Every step, a conscience stride, with nothing left for me to hide. Eyes on the prize, I cannot bend.Until I reach the journey's end. Wasdon's mission was not only for his family, but for this community as well. Thank you Wasdon for not only opening doors of opportunity for countless individuals, but for holding them open for years to come. Now, rest easy, knowing your legacy will continue to inspire us. Commissioner Donnie Hester District 1 Commissioner Melissa Hughes- Thomas District 2

Veronica and family, may you find comfort and strength through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Wasdon will be greatly missed. A man of honor and grace.

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Veronica and family. I have known Wasdon for most of my life and worked with him on the Tift Regional Medical Center and Southwell Hospital boards for over 20 years. Truly a great leader and a great man that has done so much for this community and had such a positive impact on so many lives! Rest in peace my friend. John & Kim Brownlee

Sending prayers to the Graydon family. Mr. Graydon played an important role in me and many others in his role in ABAC Upward Bound 1983-1985. Those were my years in the program. Rest Easy

Wasdon and I were classmates,co-workers and most of all devoted friends. A class-act and trailblazer. I already miss him so much. Sincere condolences to Veronica, Tremayne and Jaz.

Mrs. Veronica Graydon & Family. We are in sympathy with you in Wasdon's passing. He was an amazing friend and leader for so many students and TRiO staff over the years. May you find solace in the fact that he was a man of faith and integrity. God Bless You. Randy Gunter(Formerly of Georgia Southern University TRiO)

My heart is with you all. Sending my love and prayers.

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Veronica, Tremayne, and Jazz on the loss of Mr. Wasdon. May his legacy of love, strength, and wisdom continue to live on through each of you.

With my deepest condolence to the Wasdon GraydonGraydon family may your heart fine strength in the word of God. Mr. Wasdon Graydon a very good person I work with him at Diversified Enterprises he will be missed God where it says in Proverbs chapter 3 and 5 says trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not unto the own understanding but acknowledge Him and He Shall direct thy past be not wise in their own eyes fear the lord and depart from evil God work also says and John 3:16 the God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life hold on to God's unchangeable hands and he will lead you through this very difficult time

I worked with Wasdon for many years: when he was a County Commissioner, in his position at ABAC, when we both served on the Synovus bank Board, and when he served on the Board of Directors at Tift Regional Medical Center. Truly one of the most honorable and trusted persons I have ever known. We talked often, about hospital issues, family, current events, our views of the world. We will miss him. We love him and all he stood for.

My deepest condolences to Veronica and family. I pray that your precious memories bring you all comfort at this difficult time. Shirley Goins

My heartfelt condolences to the Graydon family that I have known for years. May God comfort you and we will be praying for you during this time of sorrow. Peace and Love Wayne and Pamela Mckinnis

My heart share the sorrow of Wasdon's transition. I will continue to cherish every memory of our friend. His contribution and impact on the community of Tift County is unmatched. May God's love comfort the family during this time. Sleep well my friend, Wasdon, Good and faithful servant.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, such a great inspiring man, thanks for the many civic contributions to Tifton.Tift County High Mighty Class of 1975 🙏❤️🙏

Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Graydon Family. We are praying for your comfort, peace, and strength as you enter into this new normal. 🙏🙏🙏

Veronica and Family, May peace and comfort surround you all as you adjust to this transition. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

My condolences goes out to the family I will keep you all in my prayers love Faunetta Stanley

G. Gets to rest in heaven now. He has earned his wings. Sitting at the right hand of God. Smiling, as I know he is doing. Wasdon was great guy. Great father figure. & A wonderful husband. God knows it. So, G. rest well cuz. You will definitely be missed. Family be still and know God got him. Love you all.

One of the finest men I've known. Faithful, wise and a great role model for everyone around him!

Mr. Grayson was a humble person that would help anyway he could. I mostly saw him in passing. His wife and him was the sweetest couple. I made sure I let his colleague know of his home going. My deepest condolences to the family. Ella Howard & Family

As I remember Wasdon, I think of Wasdon and Veronica as an inseparable team. I admired both of them for several decades and appreciate today their many educational and civic contributions to the life of Tifton. Our Lord surely met Wasdon with "A job well done my faithful servant," and He will hold Veronica and the family in His strong arms now. Marianna Keesee

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.