Grady Hazel

He was born on November 26, 1947, in Jennings, Louisiana, to Robert G. and Betty Campbell Hazel. He spent part of his childhood in Port Arthur and Beaumont, Texas, before his family settled in Baton Rouge, where he attended Broadmoor High School and served as senior class president. He later attended Louisiana State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA.

Grady married the love of his life, Cindy, on August 8, 1970, and together they built a life centered on faith, family, and service.

He began his career with the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board as an assistant auditor and advanced to Associate Superintendent of Business Affairs. After 23 years of dedicated service, he became Executive Director of the Louisiana Society of CPAs. In 2015, he joined The Dunham School, where he faithfully served as Chief Financial Officer.

A man of deep Christian faith, Grady was a devoted member of Family of Faith, SBC, where he served his church community for many years. He was known for his steady presence, stability, and leadership.

Grady enjoyed traveling with his family, annual trips to Gatlinburg, good food, reading, and cheering on LSU at every sporting event. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family and took great joy in his favorite role as “Papa” to his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert G. and Betty Campbell Hazel.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cindy Hazel; his daughters, Kelly (Lynn) and Ashley (Chad); his grandchildren, Parker, Olivia, Camille, and Jack; and his brother, Jim (Katya).

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21 at Family of Faith, SBC at 9:30 am followed by a celebration of life at 11:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Family of Faith, SBC (10748 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810), or to The Dunham School (11111 Roy Emerson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810) in honor of Grady’s life and legacy of faith, service, and education.