Graveside funeral service for Henry Bruce Grant, age 85, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Rose Hill Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Pierce officiating. Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 3 PM until 3:45 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
Bruce was born on March 20, 1937, in Moore County, TN, to the late Henry Herman Grant and Mary Elizabeth Brazier Grant. He was one of the first employees of Copperweld and retired from there after many years of employment. He was a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ where he served as an elder and an adult Sunday School teacher for decades. Mr. Grant passed away on November 18, 2022, at Lincoln Medical Center in Fayetteville.
Survivors include his son, David Grant; grandson, Payton Grant; daughter-in-law, Carol Grant; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and extended family members. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Marian Askins Grant; brothers, William Grant, Frank Grant, and Ray Grant; and sisters, Alice Groce, Grace Evans, Josephine Dupree, and Margie Womble.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washington Street Church of Christ, Honduras Fund at P.O. Box 324, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Henry Bruce Grant.
Dear Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Bruce was a wonderful gentleman. Prayers for comfort. In Christian Love, Anthony & Kay Honey
Payton and family, so sorry for the loss of your grandfather, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
David, I know you guys are just devastated and heart sick! I am so very sorry about your dad. Glad you have someone to be with during this time. Not sure if I’ll make to to visit you and you know I would love to 💕 Today is mom’s birthday and we have planned a surprise dinner for her but know my heart and prayers are with you and your’s 😢
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mr. Bruce was one of the kindest and best men I ever knew. My family was truly blessed by knowing him.
Bruce was a dear man with a huge heart for others. Our hearts go out to the family. It was wonderful to know him.
Bruce was such an amazing Christian example for us. We loved him as a teacher and as a friend. He has been a great influence on our lives. We love Bruce Grant and will truly miss him. We are so very thankful to have had him in our lives.
David,
My prayers for you and the family during this loss of your Dad.
Lenace Hyde Lehnert