William Augustus Grant

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William Grant Obituary

William Augustus Grant KNOXVILLE, TN - William Augustus Grant, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 3rd, in Knoxville, TN., after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was a native of South Carolina and attended Clemson University. He was an avid fan of Clemson and the University of Tennessee. He served as a firefighter in the U.S. Army stationed in Alaska. Will was a member of James Island Lodge #396 AFM in South Carolina. He was also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, as well as a member of the Shrine and Court Jester Unit. He enjoyed football, gardening, cooking, friends, children, grandchildren and his beloved Chihuahuas. He is preceded in death by his parents Ramsey and Etoile Hodge Grant and brother George Grant. H e is survived by wife Vicki Heath Grant; children, Tiffany Jarrett of Knoxville, Tim Jarrett and wife Carrie of Tampa, Fla., Andy and Alan Grant of Charleston SC; siblings, Ramsey of NC, Louis of Hilton Head, Etoile Alexander of Charleston and Lil Hilton of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Chase Jarrett, Jonah Bruening, Hope, Christina and Anthony Captain, Katherine Smith and Drew Grant. Receiving of friends will be February 11 from 2:00 until 3:00 at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel, 5301 Fountain Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918, with a memorial service by Pastor Jerry Vittatoe, and a Scottish Rites beginning at 3:00. You are invited to leave condolences at gentrygriffeyfuneralchapel.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by The Acton Beacon from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for William Grant

12 Entries

Gene,Norma,Rob Epps

February 11, 2012

A sad lost of fine man was good friend and person.

Julie Stooksbury

February 10, 2012

Will was one of a kind. He was definitely one of my favorite people. I am so honored to have had the opportunity to know Will. We had many great conversations and I enjoyed his wonderful sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him at Hillcrest.

CONNIE HATMAKER-MERCIER

February 10, 2012

MY DEAR FRIEND VICKIE,
WE HAVE BEEN THRU SO MUCH TOGETHER OVER THE YEARS. NOW, IS ONE OF THE DARKEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE. SAYING "GOODBYE" TO YOUR BELOVED WILL.
I AM THE LOSER HERE BECAUSE I DID NOT GET TO SHARE THE GOOD TIMES WITH YOU BOTH.
THAT MONDAY I SPEND WITH YOU AND WILL AT THE HOSPITAL HAS GIVEN ME A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY OF TRUE LOVE AND DEVOTION.
I REMEMBER WILL REACHING HIS HAND OUT TO YOU AND HOLDING IT SOOO TENDERLY. ANYONE COULD CLEARLY SEE THE LOVE YOU BOTH HAD.
IN HIS EYES, I COULD SEE SUCH A GENTLE AND CARING MAN. AND IN THAT LITTLE TWINKLE IS SAW IN THOSE EYES, I COULD SEE THE LITTLE BOY STILL LEFT IN THERE.
I REMEMBER COVERING HIS LEGS WITH THE SHEET AND TELLING HIM HE HAD PRETTY LEGS, HE SAID, "YOU GOT THAT RIGHT,BABY". WE LAUGHED AND LAUGHED.
THEN WHEN I TOLD HIM WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL WE WERE GOING TO GO SQUARE DANCING.HE ASKED,"WHAT ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND?" I SAID, HE WON'T HAVE TO KNOW. HE REPLIED, "WELL,HE AIN'T STUPID!!!!!"
AS YOU WERE OUT OF THE ROOM I TOLD HIM NOT TO WORRY ABOUT YOU, THAT LARRY AND I WOULD STAND WITH YOU AND HELP YOU IN EVERY WAY WE COULD. HE SMILED. HE KNEW WHAT I WAS SAYING AND THAT SMILE SAID, "THANK-YOU". I SAID, YOU WATCH OUT FOR HER FROM HEAVEN AND WE'LL WATCH OUT FOR HER HERE ON EARTH. HIS LITTLE FACE SWEEMED TO GLOW.
I TOLD HIM HE HAD A WONDERFUL WIFE AND HE SAID," YEAH, VICKIE IS A GOOD 'OLE GIRL."
AS THE MARRIAGE VOWS SAY, "UNTIL DO US PART", I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO SPEND THOSE LAST DAYS WITH YOU BOTH.
VICKIE, LAY YOUR HEAD ON YOUR PILLOW AT NIGHT AND KNOW THAT YOU WERE THE JOY OF HIS LIFE AND THAT LOVE LIVES BEYOND THE GRAVE. YOU WERE DEVOTED TO HIM. I AM SOOO GLAD THAT WILL GRANT ENTERED YOUR LIFE AND HEART AND BROUGHT YOU LOVE AND HAPPINESS. THOSE WILL ALWAYS BE PRECIOUS MEMORIES IN YOUR HEART.
REST IN PEACE, WILL. YOU WATCH OVER HER FROM HEAVEN AND WE'LL DO OUR PART HERE ON EARTH!!!!!
P.S. YOU STILL OWE ME A SQUARE DANCE!!!!

Christina Captain

February 9, 2012

Mommy, Nana, and the rest of the family - I am very sad grumpsy had to go, as well as many of you are. But we must keep in mind, that this is not the end, and we will see him again. Nana- Don't be to sad, he's probably sitting in a chair watching football with a dog on his lap! Grumpsy will NEVER be forgotten. He was a great man, and an inspiration to me. -Pini

Amy Louise

February 7, 2012

Vicki - My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am here day or night if you need me. I love you and I loved Will, too! He always made me laugh and had a funny joke or saying for me! He will NEVER be forgotten. Love always, Amy Louise

Virginia Cushing Taylor WHS 1965

February 6, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Grant Family. We always remember those families who are deep rooted here in Willaismburg County SC; friends of family from decades ago, never forgotten....

February 6, 2012

Vicki,
We are so sorry to here of Will's passing. You are in our prayers....

Our Love,

Rick and Susan Collins

Barbara Grissom

February 6, 2012

May all the fond memories carry the family through these difficult times.
Barbara Ward Grissom, formerly Earle Community, Williamsburg County, SC.

Kevin and Nikki MI

February 6, 2012

So sorry to hear of Wills passing. Kevin and I are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. We love you. Nikki and Kevin.

Robin Jones

February 5, 2012

We all sure did enjoy many memorable times here in Knoxville as well as Hilton Head. First time we had ever been to HHI was with you guys too. We all love each one of you and will keep you in our hearts and prayers in the days ahead.
Dr. Dennis & Robin Jones
Matt, Blakely and Trevor

gregg smith

February 5, 2012

I will always love that man......he has been GREAT to us all. Vicki we love you very. Much. Sorry for your loss . Call us if you need us.
Gregg Smith and Family

Becky Smith

February 5, 2012

Vicki, I was saddened to hear of Wills passing. We had some great times together. He and Larry are in heaven now, probably fussing over football...lol. You and your family are in my prayers. I love you. Becky Smith

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