Joseph H. Grant, Jr. Obituary (1923

Joseph H. Grant, Jr. age 90, a lifetime resident of Stamford, CT passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Mr. Grant was born to Joseph H. Grant, Sr. and Geraldine McNeil-Grant on April 15, 1923 in Tillman, SC. The family migrated to Stamford, CT in 1925. Mr. Grant attended Bethel A.M.E. Church in the 1930s and 40's, serving as an Usher and sang in the Church Choirs. He was educated in the Stamford Public School System and graduated from Stamford High School in 1941, studied art at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York and was a member of the Society of Freemasons. Mr. Grant served honorably during active duty in World War II while in the United States Army from 1943-1946. He was literally a jack-of-all-trades, possessing skilled mastery in the trades of plumbing, electrical work and general contracting,and also exhibited an entrepreneurial bent as the proud owner of the Grant Rug & Carpet Installation Company, and as sole proprietor of the Westover French Cleaners in Stamford where his artistry as a tailor was noted in 1968. Mr. Grant established his reputation as a businessman of integrity by promoting honesty in dealing with his clientele, coupled with skillful workmanship. He enjoyed music, painting, sketching, tailoring, cooking, family and friends. Joseph H. Grant, Jr. was a classy gentleman who truly will be missed! He is survived by 1 son, Charles (Joey) Grant of PA, 5 daughters; Deidre Grant-Morris of DE, Elizabeth Grant-McBroom(Derrick)of CT; Terry Grant-Grasty (Jody) of TX, Valerie Grant of CT, Michelle Grant-Robinson of CT, 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents; 1 sister, Wilimena Grant-Hayes (Robert); 1 brother, Nathaniel Grant (Marie); his loving wife, Lucy McDonald-Grant; 1 son, Lloyd E. Grant; 3 daughters, Vanessa Grant; Jano Grant-Johnson; Yolonda (Dusty) Grant; 2 grand daughters; Keisha Grant-Archibald; Ashley C. Harper and 1 son-in-law, James (Rick) Morris. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, 6:00 P.M. at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 150 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, CT.