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Paul Grantham Obituary

Mr. Paul Pruitt Grantham, 95, a retired salesman, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Trinity Mission Health and Rehabilitation of Clinton.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Chapel in Jackson with interment in Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be today from 9-10 am at Baldwin-Lee.
Mr. Grantham was born October 1, 1913, near Vaiden, MS to J. E. Grantham and Lydia Ann Greenlee Grantham.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Louise Short Grantham.
He worked many years for Jitney Jungle, E. R. Cochran & Co. (now Sysco) and retired from B.I.C. Corporation in 1977.
Paul was a gentleman and long time member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, serving as a radar operator/technician in the South Pacific.
He took pride in maintaining a beautiful yard and cultivating vegetables and flowers including a pristine rose garden and also enjoyed woodworking.
Mr. Grantham had a keens sense of humor and a high degree of self discipline and was known for his kindness and humility.
Mr. Grantham is survived by three sons, Paul E. Grantham (Patricia) of Brandon, Richard Grantham (Sara) of Clinton, and Jim Grantham of Pearl; one sister, Lurleen McGraw of Madison; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
The family expresses appreciation to the caretakers at Trinity Mission Health and Rehabilitation of Clinton for their many kindnesses and care of our loved one.
Memorial gifts may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1300 West Capitol St., Jackson, MS 39203.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Jun. 13, 2009.

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June 13, 2009

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PAUL. HE AND LOUISE WERE THE BEST NEIGHBORS THAT WE HAVE EVER HAD.
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
LOVE, MARTHA AND RAY HOBBY
RUSSELLVILLE, AR.

John King

June 13, 2009

Thinking of you in times like this.

June 13, 2009

Dear Folks: I remember Mr. Granthan as a thoughtfull, soft-spoken gentleman on Leavellwood Drive. Leslea called me this morning to tell me of his passing.She thinks so much of the family like I do. I empathize with you giving him up but I know that you have anticipated this for a long while. I am sorry that I cannot be at the visitation this today but you will be in my prayers. Much Love, Gene Wood

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