Andrew January Grundy III, age 72 of Lebanon, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2024, due to complications from several years of COPD.  He was born July 30, 1952 in Marion County, Kentucky.

Andy began his writing carrier while studying Journalism at Murray State University.  While there, he was employed as a reporter for the Tribune Courier in Benton, Kentucky where he won a state wide award for his reporting.  He also edited a local tourist publication for the Kentucky Lake region one summer.  His career was sidelined due to mental health issues throughout his life.  He achieved recognition while writing for a period of time with the Lebanon Enterprise, the News Democrat & Leader in Russellville, Kentucky, and the Oldham Era in Crestwood, Kentucky.   He started up a local newspaper, the New Marion Falcon for a short period.  After that, he lived most of his life in seclusion, but received some local notoriety in recent years with his self-published memoir, Kentucky Fried Fiction.  Andy lived out his life in his own special way and had many friends and acquaintances.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret LaRue Grundy.  He is survived by his father Andrew January Grundy, three siblings; Joseph LaRue Grundy, John McElroy Grundy (Juanita), and Thomas Wilson Grundy.

Andy chose cremation with his ashes scattered at a place special to him as his final wish.  A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Bosley Funeral Home, Lebanon, Kentucky.  Visitation will be from 9 am until 11 am.