Richard Grant Obituary

HAW RIVER - Mr. Richard Grant, 79, of 3458 Grant Road, died at his residence Thursday, July 31, 2014, at 12:57 p.m.
A native of Durham County, he was the husband of the late Nancy Simmons Grant and the son of Paul Ferettino and Violet Eubanks Ferettino, both deceased. He was a brick and stone mason and a member of the First Baptist Church of Graham.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen Earp of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Gary Grant of Haw River and John Ferettino and wife Dawn of Graham; two granddaughters, Lauren Stainback and Maggie Ferettino; and two nephews, Michael Sandifer and wife Gelene and Stephen Sandifer and wife Krystal.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014. A graveside service will follow at Hawfields Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 11:30 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Jim Wall and the Rev. Travis Russell. At other times they will be at the residence.
Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2014.
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We are so sorry to hear of Dicks passing he was a wonderful person we just loved him you all are in our thoughts and prayers Mike,Janie & Ritchie Page

Janie Page

August 1, 2014

Gary, John, Karen,
I'm sorry and understand your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you.

Linda Lasley

August 1, 2014

Karen, John and Gary - Praying for your comfort and peace as you mourn the loss of this fine, very honourable man.

Donald Horner

August 1, 2014

Gary, John & Karen,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man and I know he will be sorely missed. We lost our mother "Mrs. Horner", on the 24th. I'm sure she was glad to see your dad when he arrived. Praying for you all!!!

Barbara Horner Scott

August 1, 2014

Richard was a very special man and was so good to Nancy. Love Betty Simmons Johnson

Betty Simmons Johnson

August 1, 2014

Good Bye Dick. I am glad that you are with your beloved Nancy now. We will miss you so much. We loved seeing every day for lunch & we will truly miss you. You were much loved at Ramada & we know that you knew that.See you on the other side. My condolences to the family. Much love,Denise

August 1, 2014

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