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Jack Grantham Obituary
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 1, in the Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Laurie D. Williams officiating. Graveside services, with military rites, will follow in Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary in Headland.
Mr. Grantham was born and reared in Berrien County, Ga., son of the late Jack Grantham and Nora McSwain Grantham. At an early age, he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force. He later joined the U.S. Army and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Grantham also served in the Alabama National Guard and retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was formerly employed by the Headland Police Department and retired from the Dale County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff.
Mr. Grantham was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Moore.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Anita Wiczorek Grantham of Midland City; two daughters, Cathy Novella of Carlisle, Ark., and Gabriele (Sissy) Gifford of Midland City; three sons, Jack Grantham Jr. of Cary, N.C., Jimmy Jones of Midland City, Eric Grantham and wife, Kathy Grantham of Midland City; a sister, Lila Martin and husband, Dale Martin of Sun City, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Jesse Arkless and wife, Tiffany Arkless, Anna and Katherine Jones, Derek and Kevin Grantham; several nieces and nephews.
Serving as active and honorary pallbearers will be deputies and personnel of the Dale County Sheriff's Department.
Holman-Headland Mortuary, (334) 693-3371, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Jack Grantham
Randy Maddox
September 5, 2023
I only knew Jack for a small portion of his life, yet he impacted mine greatly. I lost contact when the Army transferred me out and I just recently returned to the area looking to find him in his chair in the back bedroom, playing a guitar or keyboards, or the bass he loved the most. I often wondered if he ever restored that lemosine (yes, I spelled it right) he kept in the back yard for so many years. A truly remarkable man, a standard for me to attain, a loss difficult to absorb. God bless you Jack.
Darrel Martin
March 17, 2007
Jack was my Uncle Pete. I remember wishing that I had half the talent that he had. I was going to come down in May so we could play guitar together and it makes me so very sad that I didn't come down before. I wish I would have spent so much more time with you. Uncle Pete, I looked up to you so much, you are a great man and I miss you so very much. When God calls me home we are going to pick some guitar together.
sami&kayla langford
March 4, 2007
opa will be missed very badly.him and oma was like an nother set of grandparents to me and my sisters.when ever we needed something they would always be there for us.we miss you opa.
Joanne Pope
March 1, 2007
I met Jack at the Midland City Senior Citizen Center. There and at several other places I had the priviledge of performing music with him. Everywhere we went Jacks musical talent outshined us all and everyone enjoyed his many talents.. He will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Michelle Gaudet Sarmie
February 28, 2007
I have many happy memories of being with Jack and my brother John including the time Jack and Anita graciously offered their home for John's surprise 40th birthday party. Jack will be greatly missed by many, many people.
MAVIS JOHNSON
February 28, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF MR JACK HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN I HAVE KNOWN HIM FOR ALOT OF YEARS HAVE SERVED HIM A LOT OF GRILLED CHEESE AN PIECE OF PIE FROM TIME TO TIME. I WILL MISS SEEING HIM AN TALKING TO HIM . PLEASE KNOW YOU ALL HAD A GOOD MEMBER AN HE WILL BE THOUGHT OF FOR YEARS TO COME . MAVIS JOHNSON ARITON AL
Chief John White, Retired
February 28, 2007
I very much enjoyed the opportunity to serve as a law enforcement officer alongside Jack. It was my honor and privilege to know him and my life is better for having known Jack.
Tina Gaudet Hicks
February 28, 2007
Dear Grantham Family. I am so sorry for your loss, Jack is such a wonderful man. He will be missed.
Jon & Somer Langford
February 28, 2007
A great guy,funny, loving,will be missed dearly. Greatest sympathy to the family. Aunt Nita we love you..
Rebecca Wallace
February 27, 2007
Jack and I sang together at the Senior Citizens in Midland City...I will never forget his beautiful voice and his words of encouragement to me when I was trying to sing better..As a muscian he was, his music making will be dearly missed by all his friends in music...I am sure that he is singing for the angels tonight.they are probably laughing at his bear song....To his family, you were blessed to have had such a nice loved one...Becky Wallace
Lisa Cauthen
February 27, 2007
To Jack I must say again..Thank you for the training in lawenforcement. To Anita.. I Thank you both for all the family fishing trips to the lake. My thought and prayers are with you & your family.This great man will be missed.
Marty Whiddon
February 27, 2007
Dear Mrs. Anita and Family, our deepest sympathy to you and all the family and friends. We will remember the good times of fellowship with you both and the music playing with Jack. He was a good friend and a great guy. We'll surely miss him. God Bless,
Marty and Robbie
A Friend And Nieghbor
February 27, 2007
A giant of a man, made God give you all comfort at this very trying time.
Spam
February 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We will all miss Papa Jack. He will be waiting for us with that big fishing trip already planned.
Tracy WATSON
February 27, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Jack was wonderful person he will be greatly missed. Love, Bobby Tracy and Katie Watson
Allen Wroblewski
February 27, 2007
My Deepest Sympathy To The Family. Jack was the greatest, He will be missed.
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