Mr. Robert Lee Grant, Sr. 76 of Augusta, Ga. transitioned this life on Nov. 18th in Augusta, Ga. Services are scheduled for Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Cottrell Chapel CME. The location is 327 Brushy Creek Road in Sparks, Ga. 31647.
Robert Lee Grant, Sr. was born November 17, 1943. He was called to rest on November 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie James Grant, and his sister, Martha Jean Payne.
Robert received his early education and training in Georgia. In 1963, he married his high school sweet heart, Carolyn Cross. He then relocated to Washington, DC. Of this union, three children were born, Judy, Robert Jr., and Brian. He also married Alice Dennis who preceded him in death in 1981, and to this union are two children, Jeanette Dennis and Anthony Dennis.
Robert served 16 years in the United States Army. From 2015-2018 he performed as a volunteer with the VA. He also served four years with the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment, in the prestigious Unit, the Old Guard. He received many awards and honors during his lifetime.
Robert was a hard worker. He had a varied career and took much pride in his work. He retired from working in 2000.
Robert was loved by many and he never met a stranger. Cherishing memories of Robert are his five children, Judy Hyatt (Anthony) of Suitland, MD, Robert Lee Grant, Jr. (Yvette) of Washington, DC, Brian Grant of Rochester, NY, Anthony Dennis (Christie) of Choctaw, OK, and Jeanette Dennis of Choctaw, OK. He will be sorely missed by his mother, Mrs. Mary Grant Greene of Villa Rica, GA; sisters: Mary Morris of Bowie, MD, Charlotte Green (Mack) of Villa Rica, GA., Carolyn Grant of Chattanooga, TN; brothers: Willie Roy Grant of Lake City, FL., and Douglas James Grant (Carol) of Fayetteville, NC; 24 grandchildren and 38 great grands. He also will be sadly missed by his aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, sorrowing friends and a special friend, Kenneth “Kenny” Carswell.
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