Donald Grant Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Donald Grant

BROOKLYN, NY- Donald Grant transitioned from this life on June 28, 2019. Though he lived his adult life in Brooklyn, New York, he considered Spartanburg his home. He was a graduate of Samuel Tilden High School in Brooklyn where he was a star athlete. He attended South Carolina State University where he pledged and was an active member of W.I.N.E Psi Phi Fraternity. Donald received an associate degree in Accounting from the Borough of Manhattan Community College. He was employed by the United States Postal Service and served as the manager in many of its largest facilities in Manhattan, New York. He retired from USPS in 2015.

Donald married Yvette Riddick-Grant. Their union lasted 29 years. He was a proud father and grandfather. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, daughter Monique and grandsons Gregory and Grant of Jacksonville, Florida. He was the youngest of seven siblings who also mourn his passing. They are Joe of Washington, DC; Pearlie Annette of Blythewood, SC; Mickey and Mary Nell of Brooklyn, NY; Jerome of Orangeburg, SC and Tony of Columbia, SC. He also leaves a host of uncles and aunts, nieces and nephews, cousins and in laws. Donald was preceded in death by parents, Dora Jean Montgomery Grant and Joseph Nathaniel Grant.

Services will be held at the J. W. Woodward Funeral Home at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, July 9. Internment will be at Lincoln Memorial Gardens.

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We are saddened on the passing of one so dear, Donald. That hearty laugh, good spirit, helpful disposition and love for family and friends stand out and will be long-remembered. Donald Grant was a wonderful brother-in-law, a good man and one who loved his wife Yvette and family dearly. He will be missed. May all who mourn know that he lived a solid good life and that he is in God’s hands. Rest well, Donald. Our lives were enriched by your presence and Heaven is smiling with you there. My mother, Maude F. Ross, siblings (San, Julius and Barry), Children Lauren and Ross, Jason and Mason, and friends of the family in South Carolina lift all who mourn and in need of God’s loving embrace in prayer.
With love and deepest condolences, Karen Ross Grant, Sister-in-Law 512 Woodlawn Dr., NE Orangeburg, SC 29115

The Mt Olive AME Church family sends our heartfelt prayers and words of comfort to the Grant Family. We love you and know that God will continue to wrap His arms around you during this difficult time. Earth has not sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Know that we are here for you in your time of need. Pastor Schrendria Robinson and the Mt Olive AME Family