Grady Dale Laster, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 13, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
He was a Christian and a member of Grace Cowboy Church in Warren. Grady loved to read, study, and teach God’s Word. He served as a deacon, adult Sunday School teacher, and Sunday School Director. He now walks with the Author of the Book he loved so much.
Grady was born on March 12, 1942, to Earnest Barton Laster and Nola Mooney Laster. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Laster Leggett.
Grady was a 1960 graduate of Warren High School and a retired woodsman for Deltic Farm and Timber Company, where he spent 31 years. He enjoyed being out in nature and loved to hunt and fish. He also loved raising purple martins and looked forward to their return each spring.
He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Glenda Rose Castleberry Laster, whom he married June 26, 1964. Also surviving are one son, John Mark Laster and spouse Kim, of Grove, OK, and one daughter, Rose Mary Cummings and spouse Kevin, of Conway, AR; three precious granddaughters, Kaylee Laster Brewer and spouse Nick, Halley Laster Rhine and spouse Carson, and Anna Grace Cummings; and two beautiful great-grandchildren, Atlas and Ava Brewer.
He loved his grandchildren tremendously and was always their favorite and most enthusiastic playmate during their visits. Their famous quote while with him was always, “Papaw, what do you want to do next?”
Grady is also survived by his brother and favorite fishing partner, Willie Laster of Hermitage, AR, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Although he will be missed by his family and by his church family, we know he is home and pain-free and will be waiting for all of us to be reunited one day. For him, this earthly journey is over and his heavenly life has begun.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Grace Cowboy Church, 316 Smith Road, Warren, with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Cowboy Church.
Pastors Chris Barnes and Mark Laster will officiate. Burial will follow at Hickory Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers are John George, Tracy Savage, Mike Hammons, Jeremy Smith, Keith Smith, and Shannon Gorman.
Honorary pallbearers are Dwayne (Doodle) George, Bruce Brown, Jim Reaves, Dr. Dichelle George, Lavern Rice, and Danny Ferrell.
Arrangements are by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren.
