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Grant Allen Ness, 35, passed away at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., following a tragic automobile accident.
Grant grew up in Lakeland, Fla., and graduated with the class of "96 from Lakeland High School. He then earned his BA degree in history from the State University of New York in Potsdam. While at Potsdam Grant was a member of Tau Epsilon Pi Fraternity. After graduating, Grant moved back to Florida where he taught and coached middle school in Winter Haven and Jacksonville. Since 2006 Grant has lived in St. Augustine, Fla., and has worked in customer service for Publix.
Grant is survived by his parents, Allen and Melody Ness of Oswego, N.Y.; paternal grandparents, Robert and Delores Ness of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Allen Ness, and maternal grandparents, Arthur and Faith Sampson.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Augustine. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Oakhill Burial Park in Lakeland.
In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made in Grant"s memory to St. Johns Ecumenical Ministries Food Pantry, PO Box 860191, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park (www.craigfuneralhome.com) is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Grant Ness
Rosa parks
October 3, 2019
He was a kind person always had a smile I will miss you my friend.
February 20, 2013
I met Grant for the first time at the cobblestone Publix. He was always so nice and helpfull and once he met you he always seem to remember you again and took the time to say hello.when he transferd he was missed..I met him again at the new location one day and we were talking. He told me he was excited because he and his father were going to the Gator game. About a week later I saw him again and asked if he had a good time and he pulled out his cell phone and showed me the pictures. I will miss his smiling face.God Bless his family. may peace rule in your hearts. Now he is with God.
October 24, 2012
Although, we only knew Grant from the Publix store in St.Augustine, we considered him our friend and he was to all. He never missed saying hello to me and my friend when we came in to buy items or ask us about our animals. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to go the extra mile, he loaned me his umbrella about a month ago when it was raining one day although I said I did not need it he insisted, and said 'give it back whenever you come back in to the store' I kept forgetting! The last time I saw him he just laughed and said keep it ,,,,it was broken anyway". I am so very sorry for your loss and know that Grant is in our prayers and so are you his parents and family. He was a very nice gentleman who will be missed very much!
Sincerely, Jimmy and Marc
St. Augustine Florida
Anne Oldham
October 20, 2012
Grant was a fantastic guy and a wonderful friend.. You were there for me many times when I was feeling down. My prayers are with you, and your family, Grant. Rest In Peace, brother..
October 18, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you.May God comfort you and hold you close.With love, Mike and Susie Usoff
Tammy L Pent
October 16, 2012
Grant was a fun, caring, hard working guy and he will be greatly missed.
October 15, 2012
May he rest in peace and may his parents be comforted in knowing how many lives were touched by their son.
"The light that burns twice as bright burns for half as long."
Debbie, Michael and Corey Williams
October 15, 2012
Grant was one of the sweetest people I know. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. I worked with Grant for years at Publix. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to work with him and get to know him. He has touched all of our lives and will be truly missed. We will miss his sweet smile. When he got promoted and left the beach store, when he would come in to pick up a few things, he would always take the time to come say hello and talk. Allen and Melody I know you are very proud of Grant, the nice young man he was. He was loved by so many. He will always be in our hearts. Our hearts are all so saddened. Our prayers are with you Allen and Melody. They are also with Lindsay.
October 15, 2012
God bless
Rich & Jenee Schrule
October 15, 2012
Melody & Al, We have been praying for Grant and family since his accident. Our condolences to you. God Bless
Mark Miller
October 14, 2012
Dear Melody and Allen, words can't express my sadness. I will always remember Grant fondly and you will be in my thoughts.
Donna Lischio
October 14, 2012
My deepest condolences to the parents. Grant was truly a very caring person. He always had a smile on his face, and was just an all around good man. He will be missed by many.I will keep his parents in my prayers.
Donna Lischio
Jim Lee
October 13, 2012
Our hearts definitely ache for you. Nannette and I recalled great times with Lakeland City Baseball with our sons and yours. Those were special times. Al and Melody, we hope you will accept the support from the Lakeland community as some solace for your loss. With deepest sympathy, Jim and Nannette Lee
Jim and Nannette Lee
Ashley Harrell - Vetter
October 12, 2012
Grant you and I shared many memories together...you have always had a special place in my heart! Love you forever, Ashley
Elizabeth Hicken
October 12, 2012
Al and Melody, I am deeply saddened by the loss of Grant. He has been a part of many happy memories that I hold from college. I think of him often. Please remember all of the love and laughter that he has brought to so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carolyn Stoia
October 12, 2012
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Though we cannot know your pain, there are many of us who knew Grant in Lakeland who care. I hope that knowing this might bring you some small measure of comfort.
Craig Murrell
October 12, 2012
When I moved down from Tennessee, Grant was the first kid to come up and introduce himself to me at Carlton Palmore in third grade. He made me feel welcome and "looked" out for me, even with my "hillbilly" accent, as he referred to it. He always had a big heart and smile, and I will never forget that. I am very thankful for the time that God blessed us with Grant. My thoughts and prayers are with the Ness family. The memories of Grant and Robert will never be forgotten.
Ansley Martin
October 12, 2012
A beautiful man with a great heart! I have many wonderful memories with Grant. My most recent was watching the sunset on the beach in St. Augustine talking about old times and talking about our futures with Publix. I will miss my sweet friend. His smile and kind words always brightened my day.
Patricia Darlenes Mom Williams
October 12, 2012
Grant was a very special young man. His smile and kind heart could light up your day. He will always be in your hearts
. publix will never be the same with out him. May God bless you.
October 12, 2012
How does one get over the loss of someone they love.....may the love of family & friends surround you at this most difficult time. Have comfort knowing that Grant impacted a lot of people. All knew him are truely blessed. His memory will forever be in our hearts. He will be missed so very much. I loved him more than he will know.........rest in peace Grant.
John & Mamie Marshall
October 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ness family at this time.
John & Mamie Marshall
October 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ness family at this difficult time.
Joan & Dave
October 12, 2012
These are times when words aren't adequate. Our sympathies to Al & Melody, Bob & Delores, and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
rosa parks
October 12, 2012
for a great and caring guy who touched so my peoples hearts and lifes my god help his family through this sad time
Ann and Gene Burrish
October 11, 2012
Melody and Al, Our hearts ache for you. Sending love and hopes for the peace that surpasses understanding.
Sissy Singler
October 11, 2012
Grant, u will always be missed...much love...RIP
Emily Deacon
October 11, 2012
I am so very sorry to hear of Grant's passing. I have wonderful memories of working with Grant at Christie Lake Camp, he could always see the humour in things. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie Cathey
October 11, 2012
My thoughts and ppayers are with you at this most difficult time. Grant, you will be missed. Love to Grant and his family.
Dave Ramsay
October 11, 2012
My deepest condolecences to Grant's Family and Friends. I have found memories of working with Grant at Christie Lake.
Erin Bartenstein
October 11, 2012
Rest in Peace Grant. Concerts, floating down the river in the middle of the night and McDuffs are such great memories my friend!!!! Condolences to the Ness family.
Hal and Linda Hunt
October 11, 2012
Melody and Al, we were so saddened to hear about Grant's tragic accident last Monday. I wanted to share with you a special memory we have of Grant. It was a few years ago and out of the blue, the phone rang, and it was Grant. He was in town visiting friends and just wanted to say hello, ask about Heath and Lauren and of course ask Hal about how the Dreadnaughts were doing. We had a great conversation and I will always be grateful that Grant took time out of his day to call and say hello. Your family has a special place in our memories and our hearts. We will treasure those memories. With love and friendship, Hal, Linda, Heath, Shanna, Lauren and Sawyer
Janeen Parkin
October 11, 2012
I'm deeply saddened by your loss. Grant was such an amazing person to work with during our years together at Christie Lake. My sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time.
Janice Ciavaglia
October 11, 2012
Grant was such an amazing person to work with at Christie Lake Camp and always an advocate for our kids that it is a great loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and close friends.
October 11, 2012
My heart goes out to the family and I want you to know what a wonderful person
I thought Grant was. He spent a lot of time at my house with Brad thru out the years and was always so polite and fun to be around. I loved him so much and he will be missed by all of his Lakeland friends and he had a lot!!!
May God Bless you all. Karen Buffington
Debby Spencer
October 11, 2012
My heart aches for you, Melody and Al. I hope the knowledge of how many people have been touched by Grant helps ease the pain.
Michael Birchall
October 11, 2012
RIP Grant. Out visits to Publix won't be the same now. My condolences to the Ness Family.
Katya Poushinsky
October 11, 2012
My sympathies to Grant's friends and family. We worked together at Christie Lake camp and I have such fond memories of Grant. RIP
Carole Gagné Ince
October 11, 2012
The Christie Lake Kids community is so sorry for this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.
Justin Fisher
October 11, 2012
Grant was such an amazing person and touched so many in his life. He was a great friend to so many and an inspiration to many more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Melody and Al. Until we meet again we will always miss you buddy!
Gwendolyn Usina
October 10, 2012
Condolences go out to the Ness family. They have lost such a nice young man that had just started living his adult life.I'll always remember that warm smile that he shared with everyone that came through the Publix door. And always willing to help a customer with what the problem may be.I know that Publix employees will find a deep void in their day not seeing him at work each day. Although we all will miss him so much, God had different idea. So as of today, heaven has just received another beautiful "man" angel..RIP GRANT!
Deb Lyon
October 10, 2012
I'll miss you
Deborah Lyon
October 10, 2012
I was so blessed to bee in his life he's a wonderful man and has touched my life
Maureen McKerracher
October 10, 2012
Often when shopping at Publix, Grant
would assist the cashier. He was
always very helpful, professional
with a warm smile. My condolences
to your family. Words sometimes
insufficent. My heart goes out
to you.
Maureen
Mike and Patti Ewing
October 10, 2012
Melody and Al, I remember with fondness all the fun we had in Port Lavaca together and how our sons enjoyed playing together. There aren't enough words to express our deep sadness for you. Please know that you are in our prayers. May the many special memories you both hold so dear of Grant and Robert bring you peace and comfort and may Special Angels wrap their arms around you both during this difficult time. All our love to you both.
Kathy Addison
October 10, 2012
Who could ever forget that smile! So very sad to lose this wonderful person. God now has another angel. My deepest sympathy for the entire family.
October 10, 2012
Al and Melody, I can't begin to imagine what you must be going through at this time. Grant was a special friend to Adam, and was always a welcome guest in our home. Some things just don't seem right or fair and this is one of them. Please know that you will remain in my thoughts and prayers always. I will remember Grant's sweet smile and hold him in my heart forever.
Love, Jill Selby (Hickson)
MaryAnn Hallberg
October 10, 2012
Bob and Delores, Allen and Melody......loving thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mary Ann Hallberg
Fran, Bill, Cullen, Daragh, Liam Eoghan & Eamonn
October 10, 2012
Al and Melodie, our prayers are with you at this trying time in your lives, may God give you the comfort you need.
Climate Masters
October 10, 2012
we extend our prayers to you and your family in this time of loss. what a great person grant was and will be remembered dearly
Jerra Lee
October 10, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
October 10, 2012
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Geri Schroeder
Joyce Schuman
October 10, 2012
Words are inadequate. I love you, and pray for courage and peace.
Carrie Ann Douglas
October 10, 2012
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Grant was one special guy and was loved very much by many. He will truly be missed.
Kathy and Jeff Walker
October 10, 2012
Dear Al and Melody,
We are so saddened by your tragic loss of Grant. There are no words I can find to express. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Amy Cotton Allison
October 10, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ness,
My heart goes out to you during this unbelievably sad time. It's been many years since I've seen Grant but my memories of him are so positive. He was always smiling, always handsome, and always sweet.
Many in Lakeland share your pain as so many of our childhood memories are filled with the presence of both your dear boys.
Please accept my condolences. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Dustin & Krista Wallace
October 10, 2012
Al & Melody, Grant meant so much to us! He quickly became a part of our family and we will never forget him. We loved him and will miss him so much. Love and prayers to you both.
Love, Dustin & Krista
Donald Angerstein
October 10, 2012
Al & Melody I am so sorry for your loss. You will be is our prayers as you go thru the next few days. We are asking God to send his angels to wrap you in their comforting arms. God Bless Don & Kathy Angerstein
Stu Myers
October 10, 2012
Sorry for you loss !!!!
Erica Dolce-McCaffrey
October 10, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time! Grant was a great person and I was happy to have known him for so long. He was loved by many.
rosa parks
October 10, 2012
grant was a wonderful person and a sweet guy I will miss his smiling face when I go into publix May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
Callie Moore
October 10, 2012
My thoughts and prayers have gone up to God each and everyday since the accident. God Bless his family and give them strength through these difficult times.
Nikki and Paul Makris
October 10, 2012
Sweet boy,
We remember you as a baby from the day you were born, as a toddler from the day Robert was born. We can picture you in your Halloween costumes, in your baseball uniforms, and out on the roof with your brother. We can't believe you have crossed the bridge, but know that Robert was waiting for you. Al and Melody, we love you all.
Brian Wood
October 9, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
October 9, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your great sorrow. May god give you peace and strength.
Dave and Joann Norman
Celebration, fl. (Grace Lutheran)
October 9, 2012
My deepest condolences to the parents. Grant was truly a very caring person. He always had a smile on his face, and was just an all around good man. He will be missed by many. I will miss him and I will keep his parents in my prayers.
October 9, 2012
Allen and melody you are in my prayers...Grant had a contagious smile. I would go into publix and he would always greet us with a big smile. we were just talking about going riding on my horses and how excited he got when we invited him to go riding. He will be missed and remembered in our hearts. Jeremy and Zoe
Robbie and Mary Burke
October 9, 2012
Our hearts have been broken since we heard the news last Monday and we grieve today with his family, friends, and all the people that loved him. We only knew Grant for the last two years but his kindness and the way he touched our hearts will stay with us forever. We are thankful he came into our lives as we are better people today for knowing him. May God wrap his loving arms around his parents and all those that love and miss him.
October 9, 2012
Rest in peace. You will truely be missed by many. I was honored to have had you come into my life and intoduce me to so many thing I would have never been brave enough to do on my own. My prayers are with your family.
Martha
October 9, 2012
I am sorry for all the family and friends of Grant who are grieving. He was a wonderful person. Always smiling and going out of his way to help people. He will be missed by so many.
David & Lisa Craig
October 9, 2012
Grant was so kind, always with a huge smile on his face. He will be truly missed by us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Bonnie & Jerry Larson
October 9, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the Ness family on their tragic loss. We came to know Grant as customers at Publix, and we truly enjoyed and appreciated his friendliness and helpfulness. He always brought a smile to my husband's face with his big smile and handshake(Jerry is wheelchair bound - it really meant a great deal to him).
With deepest sympathy
Jerry & Bonnie Larson
Bev & Roger Reger
October 9, 2012
We remember so well the days of baseball games at Christina Park. Grant and Robert were nice, well-mannered young boys. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
October 9, 2012
My sincere sympathy. Marge,Bobs saturday bridge partner
Darlene and Richard Delaney
October 9, 2012
In the loving memory of Grant Ness ( Great Ness)
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And the rain fall softly on your fields
And until we meet again, May God hold
you in the hollow of his hand.
Melody and Al, Your son was truly a genuine young man. His memories will live in us forever.
Gale Ashton
October 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I worked with Grant at Publix. He was a very caring, sweet person. I know heaven has received another angel. Grant will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Kelly Flynn
October 9, 2012
Allen,
My heart hurts for you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Kathy & Andrew Smith
October 9, 2012
It was a pleasure to have met Grant on a beautiful evening in St. Augustine. He had stopped to say hello to our daughter, Erin and we enjoyed our brief time together. My prayers are with you Mr. and Mrs. Ness. I pray for peace and strength to help you through this most difficult time. God bless you and your lovely son Grant.
Macey Toomer
October 9, 2012
Grant will continue to live on in our hearts. My prayers are with his family.
October 9, 2012
Most wonderful man, dearly missed.
Ed Chalke
Troy Rowan
October 9, 2012
I've known Grant since I babysat for him and his brother Robert in Lakeland as kids. I used to let them stay up until we heard Al and Melody pull in the driveway, then rush them off to bed so they could pretend to be asleep. I had a good time hanging out with Grant the last few times I saw him in St. Augustne. He will be missed. My thoughts are of Grant and his brother Robert and my sincere sympathy goes out to his parents and my family's friends Al & Melody Ness.
Annie
October 9, 2012
What a "beautiful man"! He will be missed by many who loved him. His infections smile...his beautiful eyes....his amazing voice. Words cannot convey how deeply sadden and sorry I am for your loss. He will forever remain in my heart. "I love you Grant."
Kristin Orr
October 9, 2012
May comfort find those who are saddened by this loss. May it bring you peace to know Grant is still smiling down on us and memories of him will live in our hearts forever.
Lianne and Charlie White
October 9, 2012
We had the pleasure of having Grant visit our home. He had such beautiful manners and a gift for fun conversation. Our hearts are broken for his dear parents and all who loved him.
Keith & Linda Mack
October 9, 2012
Al & Melody, Our tears, love and prayers are with you as you mourn this terrible loss. May the Lord send you comfort & support through the many friends who are mourning with you.
Gwendolyn Usina
October 9, 2012
I am in total shock today after reading about the sudden death of Grant..He was always such a happy guy and always ready to help you in any way he could. I know that Publix has lost a dear friend and employee. I told him one day that he looked so much like Jimmy Fallon and he said, Yeah, some people say that!! My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Ness family and hope that god's strength will help you through this sad time. I will always remember him and his smile when walking in the door. Heaven has truly received another angel. May god bless all of you!
Gwen Usina
St. Augustine, Fl.
Mary and Bill Wheeler
October 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. We saw Grant a few months ago and had a pleasant visit with him. A nice young man with a lot of friends.
Cynthia
October 9, 2012
You touched so many with your sweet and caring nature. Trusting that your spirit is in God's hands. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Tina West
October 9, 2012
Grant was an exceptional person and I will always remember his smiling face and kindness to me. God bless his family and friends. Rest in peace, Grant...I will miss you.
Paige
October 9, 2012
Grant was always sweet,kind and a wonderful person. His smile will be missed.
Gretchen Burnett-McGaffic
October 9, 2012
Know that you are in our prayers. I was pleased that my son Jason and Grant were friends during high school days at church, both being acolytes and attending activities there. May God's peace abide with you. My deepest sympathies.
October 9, 2012
I pray for peace for you and your family.
My forever friend
Amanda White Pennewell
October 9, 2012
His soul print remains in my heart forever. I will always love my beautiful, sweet angel friend.
Debbie Barnes
October 9, 2012
Thinking of Grants family. He was so special to us here at publix. Always smiling and happy. It was infectious. He was truly loved and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marianne R.
October 9, 2012
Always in our memories & always in our hearts.
Lisa Fogle
October 9, 2012
Grant will be missed by alot of people. He was such a hardworker and cared about everyone he came in contact with. Thoughts and Prayers to his family~
Tim Kendron
October 9, 2012
Rest in peace, my friend...
Vicki Huffman
October 9, 2012
Al and Melody,
Our hearts go out to you.
With love, Vicki Huffman and Al Knight
Ama Reynolds
October 9, 2012
Grant was and is a wonderful, beautiful human being. I shared some very special experiences with him and send my deepest sympathies to his family. I pray that his spirit is free and happy. To quote of the sweetest condolence letters I received when I lost someone special: "I loved him, too."
Andrea
October 9, 2012
You have touched so many in such a short time. You will live on in all of our hearts.
Erin Smith
October 9, 2012
Rest well, sweet Grant. My thoughts are with you and your family. You are missed by so many.
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