James Joseph Grant Sr.
April 7, 1924 — December 11, 2012
James Joseph Grant, Sr., 88, of Central City, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2012, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Central City, by Father Tony Kruse. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, with a scripture service beginning at 3:30 p.m. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City.
Survivors include his children, James Jr. (Sylvia) Grant of Marion, Greg (Nancy) Grant of Robins, and Renee (Rick) McGuin of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren, Laura Grant, Dina Thomas, Sheli Eggiman, Nicki Wenzel, Danielle Benge, Patrick Grant, Valerie Grant, and Kelly Grant; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings, William Grant of Cedar Rapids, Margaret Kula of Marshfield, WI, Duane (Glenda) Grant of Central City, and Don (Darlene) Grant of Bertram; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Michael, who died in infancy.
James was born April 7, 1924, in Prairie Creek, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Esther (Clark) Grant. He graduated from Coggon High School. James married Marvel Sparrgrove, and four children were born to this union. They later divorced. James worked with Nesbit Bottling Company for many years.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in James’ memory.
Survivors include his children, James Jr. (Sylvia) Grant of Marion, Greg (Nancy) Grant of Robins, and Renee (Rick) McGuin of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren, Laura Grant, Dina Thomas, Sheli Eggiman, Nicki Wenzel, Danielle Benge, Patrick Grant, Valerie Grant, and Kelly Grant; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings, William Grant of Cedar Rapids, Margaret Kula of Marshfield, WI, Duane (Glenda) Grant of Central City, and Don (Darlene) Grant of Bertram; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Michael, who died in infancy.
James was born April 7, 1924, in Prairie Creek, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Esther (Clark) Grant. He graduated from Coggon High School. James married Marvel Sparrgrove, and four children were born to this union. They later divorced. James worked with Nesbit Bottling Company for many years.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in James’ memory.
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