NASHVILLE - Christian “Grady” Keasling, age 71, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012.

He is survived by his wife, Ida Keasling; five children; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 2 - 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of Karen Coggins.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount.