Church: University Baptist Church, Montevallo
Favorite Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 13:1
Favorite hymn: “Amazing Grace”
Hobbies: Being mayor
Family status: Widowed; two children; three grandchildren
Grady Parker is someone you should know. In addition to being a recent member of the board of directors for The Alabama Baptist, Parker has been mayor of the city of Montevallo, located in Shelby County, since 1996.
Q: How did you first become the mayor of Montevallo in 1996?
A: The mayor here died, and they asked me to take his place. Then I decided to run for office. I’ve run for public office eight times and won eight times.
Q: What does being the mayor of Montevallo demand from you?
A: It demands hard work and a lot of patience.
Q: What do you get from being the mayor in the city of Montevallo?
A: You get a lot of satisfaction from the things you accomplish and from trying to make things better.
Q: How do other family members support you in your role as mayor?
A: They have always been very supportive of me. My children and grandchildren are very supportive, just as was my late wife, Ann.
Q: What difference will holding this position as mayor of Montevallo make for you in the future?
A: It just makes me realize that you have to work hard and regular to get things done.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in this position in the future?
A: I am about ready to retire.
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