Eugene Richard Grant Sr.

Eugene Richard Grant, Sr. departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Born on September 16, 1930 in Georgetown, SC, he was the sixth of eight children born to the late Marcus and Sarah Campbell Grant who blended a family that included a total of fifteen children. He was raised and educated in Georgetown Public Schools and completed his GED while in the military. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country honorably until his retirement in 1971. While in the military, Mr. Grant earned the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Longevity Service Award and the Expert Marksman Award amongst other honors. As a civilian, Mr. Grant was employed by the South Carolina Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer, and would go on to retire as Deputy Warden after twenty two years of dedicated service. Mr. Grant loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Greenview First Baptist Church where he was the devotional leader on the Senior Gospel Choir and a loyal choir member. In his spare time, he enjoyed the following hobbies: landscaping– where he earned awards for “Yard of the Month”; spending time as a family man, especially with his grandchildren, and being a helpful servant of God. His living legacy, that will never be forgotten, is one of sharing his ministry of gifts and talents with others. His persona demanded respect. He was outspoken, yet full of wisdom. Even though he was a strict disciplinarian, he always made sure one understood the behavior needing correction in the process. On August 18, 1955, he was united in marriage to the former Daisy Mae Jones and to this union, raised four children: David Franklin Grant, Eugene Grant, Jr., Rena Cheeseboro and Gwendolyn Yvonne Grant. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by five siblings. He leaves to cherish precious memories, his devoted children: David Franklin (Cynthia) Grant of Atlanta, GA, Eugene (Verna) Grant, Jr., of Rockingham, NC, Rena Cheeseboro and Gwendolyn Yvonne Grant, both of Columbia; twelve grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, two brothers: Luther Grant of Lane, SC, and John Grant, Sr. of Columbia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a very special friend of twelve years, Ms. Leanna Coaxum of Columbia.

Eugene Richard Grant Sr.

September 16, 1930 - February 25, 2015