On this day 78 years ago, former actor Grady Demond Wilson, who played Lamont Sanford on the television comedy series "Sanford and Son," was born in Valdosta, Georgia. The character Grady Wilson on the show Sanford and Son, played by Whitman Mayo is the real birth name of Demond Wilson. In 1984, Wilson became an ordained minister. Thirty-one years ago, Wilson founded Restoration House, a center that helps rehabilitate former prison inmates by providing mentoring, spiritual guidance, and vocation

Forever remembered as Lamont Sanford from the groundbreaking sitcom Sanford and Son, Demond brought heart, humor, and humanity to every scene. From laughter that echoed through living rooms to wisdom that still resonates today — thank you for the legacy, Mr. Wilson. 🙌 Here’s to 79 years of talent, faith, and inspiration. 💫#DemondWilson #SanfordAndSon #fblifestyle | Black American History