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Albert Grantham Obituary
Grantham Jr.
February 28, 1925 -
November 4, 2015
Columbus, GA- Albert G. "A.G." Grantham Jr., 90 of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.
Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Porter Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Elder officiating. Family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service.
Albert G. Grantham Jr. was born in Collins, Mississippi to the late Olivia Rogers Grantham and Albert G. Grantham Sr. After graduating from high school he joined the U.S. Navy where he served his country faithfully during WWII in the Pacific campaign with an honorable discharge. After his military service he attended and graduated from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi. Mr. Grantham's greatest pleasure was serving at his church, First Baptist of Columbus, where he was a faithful member since 1968, serving as a deacon, working to serve his community through meals on wheels, the food closet and a member of the Bob Scarbrough Sunday School Class. He was also a member of Kiwanis Club for many years. A.G. will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is also preceded in death by his son, Gary Mark Grantham, and brother, Roger D. Grantham.
A.G. leaves his legacy to his wife of 67 years, Helen Grantham; children, Al (Montea) Grantham, Derrell (Susan) Grantham, and Craig (Teal) Grantham; daughter-in-law, Jeri Grantham; Siblings: Janie Latare, Katherine Blades, Charles (Barbara) Grantham, Rachel King and sister-in-law, Juanita Grantham; grandchildren: Dan (LaCretia) Brown, Kenley (Melissa) Clark, Ginger (BJ) Ades, Grant Grantham, Susanna (Adam) Ames, Roger Craig Grantham, Kourtney McAhren, and Mitchell Grantham; four great-granddaughters; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In Lieu of flowers the family would like for contributions to be made to the Food Closet at First Baptist Church of Columbus, P.O. Box 828, Columbus, GA 31902.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.shcolumbus.com .
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Memories and Condolences
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Donna Shamp
November 10, 2015
Dear Helen and Family, "A.G. was a wonderful man and we know that he will be greatly missed by all who loved him so much. My God comfort all of you and give you peace during this time"
Frenchie Williams. Donna and Norris Shamp
November 7, 2015
I am so sorry for you loss. I know that he was a great man and will be greatly missed by all. We have the peace of knowing that he is now with his heavenly father. Love and prayers to all! Gina Leigh Rogers. ( Susan's sister)
Shannon Munsell
November 6, 2015
A.G. will be greatly missed. Our love goes out to Helen and the family. Shannon and Don Munsell
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