Leslie A. Grandis

GRANDIS, Leslie A., 64, died peacefully at his home on March 30, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Suzanne Grandis; his two children, Mary Eve G. Campbell and her husband, Hank, and David C. Grandis and his fiancee, Meade Prillaman; as well as two wonderful grandchildren, Walker Hawes Campbell and Hatcher Cardwell Campbell. Les is also survived by a loving extended family including his father, M. David Grandis and his wife, Carolyn; six brothers and sisters, Arnold Grandis and his wife, Caroline, Ed Grandis and JD Campos, Alyce Grandis Copeland, Susan Brander, Patricia Davidson and her husband, Dwight, and Don Grandis and his wife, Jenny; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Bessman Grandis. Les was a partner with McGuireWoods, LLP in Richmond, advising a long list of prestigious clients on corporate and securities transactions. He graduated from Washington & Lee University and the University of Virginia School of Law. Les served on the board of Markel Corporation. As an avid golfer, he enjoyed memberships in the Country Club of Virginia, Kinloch Golf Club, Bayville Golf Club and Ocean Reef Club. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A celebration of Les's life will take place at Congregation Beth Ahabah, 1111 W. Franklin St., on Thursday, April 2, at 11 a.m., followed by interment in St. Mary's Church Cemetery, 12291 River Rd., Richmond, Va. 23238. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, Va. 23298, or to a charity of your choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.