Sad news about Grady Matthews.

As you pass to that great Pool Hall in the Sky, all of us

on this small place we call Earth, will be waiting for that great day, when all of us, lovers of this great game, will re-unite to play for all of eternity. To laugh, play, and enjoy each others company. The nice thing to think of in HEAVEN, all the rolls go the right way and all the shots that on earth, 'Jaw' out, all fall into the pocket, in Heaven.

GRADY you will be missed!!!!

Heaven will be a better place in it,

And earth will be a little less of a place, without you here with us.

SOON TO SEE YOU AGAIN, ALL THE BEST TO YOU and YOUR FAMILY,

RESPECTFULLY,

MICHAEL 'ACEDONKEYACE' KENNEDY
 
I met Grady when I was 16 yrs old he was in my home town for an exhibition. We have been friends ever since. He has never been to busy to answer any question I had. He has been a huge help to me in the of all tournaments I have promoted. We all hope for the best for you Grady and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Brian King
Morgantown WV
 
Mr. Matthews, you are an inspiration to all of us. I wish I would've made that short trip to one of your famous tournaments at your great poolhall but, I kept putting it off and now I'll never meet the master in all those videos I have of you. I hope you can beat this again but if you're tired and must give up, i understand and hope you have a painless and peaceful time until you go home. We all love you Mr. Matthews. Ron :frown:
 
I've met/seen Grady several times, the last one at his room in Lexington, SC in 2008 I believe. One of my fondest memories took place in the tournament room at the BC Open in Binghamton, NY after hours. It was the first or second tournament, I can't remember just now. Anyway, I was sitting there with Mike Zuglan listening/watching the woofing going on. Grady was trying to get some action going. I think Weenie Beanie was there, Billy Incardona, and others that I can't remember. Mike and I were laughing so hard we were crying. The challenges, insults, barking, and woofing were better than any comedy show I've ever seen. Mike, who'd seen it all before, went up to bed about 1am. I think I stayed until about 2am and then went home.
I also remember Grady playing Crazy Frank from Buffalo, NY $500 a game One Pocket. Frank was drunk as a skunk, getting huge weight from Grady, and had to use the rake every shot. Frank lost $1500 before his backer pulled up.
Thanks for the memories, Grady!
 
Back in 1995,Grady came thru West Tn,first in Memphis,then Jackson.

His exhibitions were entertaining AND informative. He was playing quite well,and ran 100s in both rooms.

I decided to take a chance at the 2nd exhibition and asked him if he was going to Norfolk for the U.S. Open. He said he was,and I asked if he wanted to split the room and roll together.

Not knowing me from Adam,but seeing I was serious about improving,took a chance and we met on Mon the week of the Open.

I stayed with him the rest of the week,and we rolled all over that week,making an almost nightly trip down to the original Q-Masters.

He imparted so much info that it was almost too much to absorb.

Not just about playing pool,but things that go on in the background,or as a result of pool. He also talked at length about things outside of pool.

He was patient with me,and coached me one night at Q-Masters to a run of 114,which would have looked like a couple 30's with misses in between if not for his help.

Even though I was a complete stranger before we met in Memphis,by the time we parted ways in Norfolk,he treated me as a true friend.

The last time I saw him was in Starkville,Ms at Southern Billiards about 2 years ago,and even then he treated me as more than just an aquaintance.

In my eyes,he's more than a legend,he was an icon,and will be sorely missed. I truly wish I could do as much for his family as he did for me. Tommy D.
 
I have always found it difficult to find the proper words at a time like this.
There are so many eloquent tribute posts that absolutely blew me away.

Grady, many a man has strove to leave a mark in this world so he will be remembered by future generations. Some have had busts and statues erected in their honor. Many a great person has left this world without much fanfare with only the satisfaction that they had tried their best.

Don't give up Grady, the mind is a very powerful healing device.

Should the time come like it does for all of us that you close your eyes in this world for the last time, know that you have touched many lives in a positive way and that you will never be forgotten.

I once saw a grave marker, under the persons name, it stated:
Life's Work Well Done.
 
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