John Luther Grant

Our beloved JOHN LUTHER GRANT entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 6 in the Year of our Lord 2012, after a brief illness. John was the youngest of five children, born to the dearly departed Johnny and Minda Grant on November 28, 1937 in Beaufort, South Carolina. Coming from a family that was rooted in Christianity, John accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior during the early years of his life. He came to Baltimore, Maryland in 1943 and received his education in Baltimore City Public Schools. He met his first wife Irma, when he was in the fourth grade. He often joked about telling her in the fourth grade that he was going to marry her and her response was “I'm not gonna marry you ,” Well, she married him on September 18, 1953 and from this union six children were born. He lost his first wife in March, 1989. Two of his sons (John and Purnell) preceded him in death. During the early years of his his career he was local and long distance truck driver. Long distance driving was his favorite because it was an opportunity for exploring. After several of driving he went to work for Commerce Distributing Company, where he worked as a supervisor for thirty-four years, until his retirement. John married his second wife Maxine Wise on February 12, 1993; from this union he fathered five children (one son preceded him in death). They shared nineteen wonderful years together; she preceded him in death ( February, 2012 ). A pillar of strength, fathered many, a great cook, a generous giver, an avid Ravens fan, a great sense of humor, a sincere friend, a caring neighbor, a person of his word, outgoing with a passion for traveling and shopping, would give anyone a helping hand; are just a few of the attributes to describe his personality. The neighbors at Bowleys Lane Villa were like family to him. Everyone who knew John knew that he loved sweets, especially rice pudding and cake. He leaves to cherish his memory: six daughters, Irma Felder (Willie), Cynthia Bartee (Eddie), Colethar Powell (Kenneth), Crystal Butler (Darnell), Cassandra Wise and Deandra Dean; three sons, Alonzo Grant (Latisha), Andre Robinson, Wesley (Ernestine) and Michael Wise (Juliette); one brother, Arthur Grant; five sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, twenty-four grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, five great- great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

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John Luther Grant

November 28, 1937 - September 6, 2012