Emil Lee Grant, 73, of Morrisville, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on March 21, 2012. He was born, June 2, 1938, the son of the late Edwin and Imogene (McCurdy) Grant.
He retired from Kraft Foods after 33 years.
Emil is survived by his wife of 50 years, Irene; one brother, Larry and wife Diana; two sons, Jeff and wife Shelly, and Kent and wife Terri; and two daughters, Julie and husband David, and Emily and husband Mike. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, who were the light of his life: Colby, Derek, Ellie, Abby, Carlee, Kari, Mikayla and Zach.
A service for Emil Lee Grant will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Pitts Chapel, with Rev. Larry Summers officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, March 23, in Pitts Chapel. Interment will be in Slagle Cemetery, Bolivar, Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morrisville United Methodist Church.
Family and friends may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel of Greenlawn Funeral Homes in Bolivar, Missouri.