HORACE RENSHAW GRANT Jr.
GRANT, COL. HORACE RENSHAW, JR., USAR (RET.) of Pell City, passed away October 10, 2010 after a brief illness. Horace enjoyed his eighty-six years of life, the last sixty-two of which were shared with his wife Frances McAllister Grant. Horace is survived by Frances, as well as two daughters, Carol Grant and Margaret Snyder (Todd), one grandson, Grant Snyder, and his siblings Joe Grant (Sandra), Betty Grant, Julie Cashin, and Patsy Ham. Horace grew up in Birmingham, served in the United States Army in WWII as part of the 244th Port Company, 495th Port Battalion of the Army Transportation Corps, and continued his military service in the 87th Maneuver Area Command of the U.S. Army Reserve. Horace was a proud member of the University of Alabama class of 1950. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Simon Peter Episcopal Church in Pell City, AL (205) 884-0877, or to The Army Historical Foundation, National Museum of the US Army, 2425 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201.
Published in The Birmingham News on October 12, 2010
Jeb and I went to Birmingham on May 12th for Horace’s funeral service at St. Martins in the Pines. Two Episcopal priests (women) who have been friends with Frances and Horace for many years, conducted the ceremony. Thanks to Carl, Jr. and Tempie and Lillian for attending. Carol and Margaret arranged a nice reception after the ceremony. Jeb and I returned home late in the day. I’m so thankful that Jeb was with me, and that he drove.