Michael James O'Grady

Martinez, GA – Michael James O'Grady, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

Michael and his sisters, Sarah O'Grady Houts and Margaret O'Grady Dill, were born in Chattanooga to Joseph Michael O'Grady and Lillian Reese O'Grady (Martin) and attended Notre Dame High School.

A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Michael served in 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment-Vietnam. After leaving the Army, Michael worked as an engineer and lived the last 50 years in Augusta and Martinez.

Michael is survived by his sons: Michael O’Grady, Jr., and his wife Jill, and John O’Grady; grandsons: Joshua, John, and Allan O’Grady; and sister, Margaret Dill.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Justine O'Grady.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son. Inurnment will be at West Point at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The family will receive friends Saturday prior to the service from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com