Mr. Grady Karppe age 57 of Marianna passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Jackson Hospital.

He was born on May 3, 1955 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Clarence Karppe and Mary Bailey. Mr. Karppe had been a resident of Sunland Center for the past 50 years.

He was preceded death by his parents. Mr. Karppe is survived by his two sisters; Cindy Sammons of Plant City and Tula Camp of Plant City.

No local services will be held. Mr. Karppe will be laid to rest in the Hopewell Cemetery in Plant City, FL.

Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.