Harvey Ennis McGrady, Sr. of Rising Sun, MD, age 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. He was born on April 28, 1943 in Rising Sun, MD to the late Francis Guy McGrady and Lida (Ewing) McGrady.

Harvey graduated from West Nottingham Academy. A hard worker, he was a self-employed farmer and rural route carrier for the United States Postal Service for 28 years. Harvey was a long-time member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. A true farmer at heart, he loved showing off his collection of John Deere toy tractors to visitors. In his retirement, Harvey enjoyed going to weekly sales at Gibney’s. He loved watching baseball, especially his favorite team, the Baltimore Orioles. Harvey also was a fan of the Baltimore Ravens. His greatest joy was in spending time with his family. Harvey and his wife, Susan spent a great deal of time at the Rising Sun Little League Diamond where they supported and cheered on their sons. He will be remembered for his contagious and to the heart laugh and chanting, “Home Run Time!” when his boys were up to bat.

Harvey is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Susan (Roop) McGrady of Rising Sun, MD; three sons: Harvey “JR” McGrady and his wife, Heidi of Rising Sun, MD, Curtis Guy McGrady and his wife, Caroline of Rising Sun, MD, and Kenneth Garland McGrady of Mesa, AZ; three grandsons: Cody Lane McGrady, Austin G. McGrady and Casey G. McGrady; and two brothers: Francis G. McGrady of Hillsboro, IN and Donald L. McGrady of Charlottesville, VA.

In addition to his parents, Harvey is preceded in death by his grandson and angel, baby Conner.

A visitation will be held from 6pm-8pm on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911. A celebration of Harvey’s life will be held at 11am on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1072 Ebenezer Church Rd., Rising Sun, MD 21911, where family and friends may begin visiting at 10am. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Harvey’s honor may be made payable to “Ebenezer United Methodist Church” or the “Cecil County Farm Museum” and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, PO Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.