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Jun 14, 1944 - Dec 11, 2023
I work in the post office and also a fellow Marine. I am deeply sadden by hearing of his passing in this month postal magazine, Marines have a saying we believe will be with the Lord to guard the gates of Heaven. God Bless you all and i am sorry for your loss Semper Fi ,my Brother
Bill Mandikas SR
April 06, 2024 | Tampa, FL | Coworker
My heart goes out to the family may you be uplifted with the Lord and he keeps you in peace
Dorothy Mcallister
December 23, 2023 | Tampa, FL | Friend
I was saddened to hear the news of your passing. I am so grateful for the time we got to spend together in the summers, when I would come visit you guys. Something I will always remember is your love for bowling. Every time I go bowling with my friends, I say, "My grandpa is really good at bowling, that's where I get it from!". I will continue to say that forever, thank you for sharing your passion with me. I wish that I could have been there to say goodbye, but I will always keep you in my...
Kayla Grant
December 23, 2023 | Rowlett, TX | Grandchild
Uncle Grant was a great man. He treated me like I was his niece by blood not by marriage. I enjoyed many of summers with my aunt Linda and uncle Grant and my cousins Lisa & willie. I also enjoyed my other family members whenever I went to Tampa and St. Pete. For summers and Xmas. I had the time of my life not one time did I feel unloved or anything negative whenever I went to Tampa for visits. I went places I probably wouldn't have been if it weren't for my uncle Grant & auntie Linda. Thank...
Renee Burgess
December 23, 2023 | Immokalee, FL | Family
I was deeply sorry to hear of your passing. You were so warm, welcoming and treated me as part of the family, always. You were funny and always knew how to make us feel included. There is a huge void in the Grant family now that you are gone. I pray that all who loved you will remember all of the good times and realize you will always be in their hearts. Rest in Peace. Cheryl
Cheryl Brewster
December 22, 2023 | Rowlett, TX | Family
The neighbors of Woodland Terrace/Jackson Heights offer our deepest condolences to the family for the loss of our honorable neighbor. Mr. Grant made our neighborhood respectful and wonderful to live in. The neighborhood is changing and with the loss of Mr. Grant, it may not never be the Best Hood again.
Ricky Bell
December 20, 2023 | Tampa, FL | Neighbor
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings....
ALBERT FASON
December 20, 2023 | Jacksonville, FL
My deepest sympathy to the Grant Family for the loss of your loved one, Willie, Sr., and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time. 2nd Thessalonians 2:16-17.
JKH
December 20, 2023
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm going to keep you lifted up in my prayers.
Angela Mckennelly
December 18, 2023 | Tampa, FL
A celebration of life service for Mr. Willie J. Grant, Sr. will be held Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Northside Missionary Baptist Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Tampa, FL 33610 Pastor Boe Harrington with Apostle David Curry, Jr. of Gateway International Ministries, Haines City, FL, Officiating and Reverend Joseph B. Stephens of First Missionary Baptist Church of Sebring, FL, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida. Military honors will be conducted by United States Marine Corps at the cemetery.
Willie James Grant, Sr. passed away peacefully at James A. Haley V.A. Hospital on December 11, 2023. Willie, affectionally known as “Grant” was born to the parentage of Willie Jake and Rebecca Grant on June 14, 1944 in Loughman, Florida.
He graduated from Oakland High School in 1962 in Haines City, FL and graduated from Gibbs Junior College in St. Petersburg, FL in 1965 with his Associates in Arts degree.
Grant was a loving husband, a devoted father and loyal friend. He loved working in the yard and traveling with his loving wife and family. His hobbies included listening to music, bowling, watching sports and political coverages.
Grant served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 until 1969 and was honorably discharged as an E-5 Sergeant with several medals and commendations. After retiring from the Corp, Grant was gainfully employed at the United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier for over 40 years until his retirement in 2006.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Jake and Rebecca Grant; sister, Gussie Ratliff; brothers, Peter Grant and Theodore Grant.
He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife of 57 years, Linda Grant; daughter, Lisa Moultrie (Dale); sons, Willie J. Grant, Jr. (Pam) and Christopher Berry (Teala); grandchildren, Daland Moultrie (Theresa), Sierra Moultrie, Kayla Grant of Dallas, TX, Carter Berry and Kailani Berry; great-grandchildren, Shain Williams, Shainiqua Williams, Jamareon Moultrie and Jamaria Moultrie; sisters, Bernice Myers of McKinney, TX and Betty Tolbert (Gary) of Pembroke Pines, FL; a host of nieces and nephews; godchildren, Kewannie Watson and Jesyca Giles; lifelong friends, The Moultrie Family, Barbara Johnson and Mary Campbell; lifelong neighbors and friends, Clarence and Carrie Maxwell, and a host of other relatives and dear friends. We would like to extend a Special Thanks to the Tampa James A. Haley V.A. Hospital medical staff and Nurse Gail Roe of The Coram/CVS Medical Supplies & Staff.
There will be a viewing on Friday December 22 , 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
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