Walter Grant

Walter S. Grant, a devoted and loving husband, father, and Papa, passed away at the age of 86 on February 24, 2009, at his home in McKenney, VA. He was preceded in death by his son, Walter Grant, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathryn Peebles Grant; three children, Sidney F. Grant, Kathryn S. Grant, and Ellen G. Maultsby; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a veteran of WWII and served with the Army Air Force in the Pacific Theatre. He spent his last year of service in occupied Japan. He was devoted to his church and community and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday (today) at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Interment will follow at Asbury Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .