WILLIE GRANT

A. Willis “Willie” Grant was born September 13, 1941 to Amos and Winnie Grant in Springfield and died May 9, 2021 at the age of 78 at Majestic Bluffs in Yankton. He joined 14 in all. He was preceded in death by all siblings except Velma, Nellie, Katy, Kenny and Pat. He attended Springfield school from kindergarten-12th grade with a perfect attendance. He trucked for Percy Coleman during the end of high school before a short stint in the Army. He became a cop for Springfield for 23 years and then went to work at CR Industries until it closed.

Blessed to have shared his life are his two adopted daughters, Jody (Don) of Sioux Falls and Jamie (Wayne); two step-daughters, Michelle (Skip) of Braintree, Ma. and Tricia (Mark) of Tyndall. To this union are ten grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way. He married the love of his life, Barbara October 22, 2004.

A celebration of life will be held May 22 between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Springfield Community Building.

Condolences may be sent to Barbara at 1302 Maple Street, Tyndall, SD 57066.