Msg Richard Albert Granger (Ret.)

MSG Richard Albert Granger, US Army (Ret.), of Las Vegas, NV, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Born on August 3, 1948, in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Wilbur Arville Granger and Anna Mae Brandt Granger. MSG Granger proudly served his country for more than 26 years in the US Army. During his enlistment, he was a member of the 18th Cavalry Regiment where he received many commendations. Following his military career, MSG Granger enjoyed a civilian career in security services at the MGM Grand Casino and the former Barbary Coast Casino in Las Vegas, NV. He loved to listen to Motown music and watch old movies featuring John Wayne. MSG Granger was an avid sports fan who especially enjoyed cheering on the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Orioles.
Survivors include his son, Matthew Sean Granger (Beth) of Columbia; grandson, Sean Alton Granger; sisters, Lillian Atkinson and Ruth Jones; and his stepdaughters, Melissa Marchioni and Michelle Brinkley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, David Granger, Daniel Granger, Spike Granger, and Susan Silate.
The memorial service for MSG Granger will be held at 1:30 o'clock, Friday, March 1st at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC with Rev. Richard Fleming officiating.
The burial will follow at 3 o'clock at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd., Columbia, SC.
Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.