James "Jimmy" Grant - Fair Funeral Home

James "Jimmy" Grant April 20, 1955 - March 11, 2012

Born: Wednesday Apr 20, 1955

Died: Sunday Mar 11, 2012

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James "Jimmy" Grant, 56, of 112 Big Rock Lane in Stoneville, passed away Sunday morning, March 11, 2012 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, March 14, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Grant was born April 20, 1955 in Rockingham County. He was employed by Stevens Fire Equipment and was the retired Fire Chief of Shiloh Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Martin Grant of the home; daughters, Julie E. Grant and fiance', Justin S. Philpot, and Amber M. Grant, both of Stoneville; mother, Margaret Smith Grant; brother, C. D. Grant and wife, Viviane of Eden; sister, Linda Meeks and husband, Calvin of Eden; and his beloved dog and cat, Trixie and Pepper.

Mr. Grant was preceded in death by his father, Coy D. Grant.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter, 5734 Business 220 North, Stoneville.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Tommy Curry and Justin Philpot for their devotion to Jimmy until the end.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC 27375 or to Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department, 3320 Settle Bridge Road, Stoneville, NC 27048.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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I am very sorry for all of your family's loss. God Bless you all during your time of grief.
Gail Howell Setliff

From myself and the members of Cooleemee Fire department we are sadned to here of your loss. Jimmy was a great man that I always enjoyed seeing drive up in his little red geo. You will be missed buddy! Brian Williams, Chief Cooleemee Fire Department Davie County, NC
Brian

Margaret and Linda, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families during this most difficult time. Jimmy was very special.
Elaine Colvin

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time.
Susan and Bill Pace

So sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a good friend to everybody he knew. He will be missed.
Pam Butler Robertson

sorry for your loss at this time prayers are with your family.
roger smith

my condolences to the family of jimmy and may god bless all of you.you will be in my prays for a long time
steve and joan strutton

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Jimmy was a great man. Just remember he's in a much better place now and no longer has to suffer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Howells
Ashley

May your memories of Jimmy bring you peace and give you strength. My prayers are with you.
Karen Smith Brez��?⬨��e

I went to school with Jimmy, Class of '74. He was always a nice, friendly guy. May God be with you during this time and in days to come. I, along with Micki Manuel Neal, another classmate are keeping you all in our prayers.
Debbie Thompson Horton

Condolences to all your family Suzanne. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed greatly. Gary & Betty Madison
Gary & Betty Madison

So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was a great guy and will be truly missed. I have very fond memories of Jimmy when I was growing up - when mom (Betty Shively) and nannie (Sally Smith Bateman) would go visiting at Aunt Margaret's house. Please know that the whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron, Lisa, & Codey Harbour

Susanne and family, We are so sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was a great guy and always had a smile for you. Again, we are so sorry for your loss. Susan and Louis Childrey
Susan Childrey

Suzanne - Again, I am so sorry for your loss. It's been a long journey for all of you - but now he can RIP, no more pain, no more illnesses. Absent from the body, present with the Lord. Praise God, we can still rejoice. Praying for you and the family for great peace and comfort now and the days and weeks ahead. Love to all of you!!
Eunice Rice

We are so sorry for your loss. Remembering you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sarah and Curtis Pierce

CD My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Joe Zanetti

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all. Tim and Rhonda Farris
Rhonda Farris

Jimmy, You will be missed. God Bless you and your family. Thanks for all you done for Smith Grove Fire Department,NC.
Adam Howard

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was a great guy! Sandra, Spartanburg, SC
Sandra Tennyson

My prayers go out to the family.Jimmy was a great guy.I remember when he worked on lawn mowers for my dad.He was really good friends with my dad and he would come over to the house to visit and would do anything for you.He also helped my husband out alot ordering equipment for the Eden Rescue Squad.Jimmy will be truely missed.
Tracy Wood

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May god hold each and everyone of you in the palm of his hands at this difficult time. Jimmy will no longer have to suffer all his hurts are gone away...Jimmy was one of my salesman @ Nafeco. Used to speak to him on the phone quite alot. He voice will be missed.. As God has promised he will not put more burden on us then we can carry. Godspeed to you and your family. The Stewart Family
Becky Stewart

Suzanne and girls...Jimmy fought a good fight....I will remember him as I would see him in the red convertible with the top down zipping down Washington Street....he will be missed by all....great husband and father....Beth Dalton
Beth Dalton

We grew up with Jimmy he was good to everyone he knew he served his community for years with his lawn mower shop in Eden then as Fire Chief with station 120.He has gone home now and we shall see him again someday. May God replace the hurt with wonderful memories of Jimmy in your hearts. God bless your family and give you strength.Our prayers are with you.
Charles & Tammi Massey

Dear Linda Meeks and family; please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Roberson

To all of my family: It breaks my heart that I can not be there with you to lay Uncle Jim to rest. I was born on his birthday, and we shared that very special bond. I love him with all of my heart. Know that I am there with you in spirit. He is gone from this world but NEVER will be forgotten.
Lynn Grant

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