Ulysses S. Grant

On July 1, 2009, Ulysses S. Grant, Jr. began his journey home after a brief illness. He lived his life his way – with integrity and honor. His family motto is "Stand Fast" and he did…standing his ground in the face of reversals and adversity. He walked this earth with pride and dignity. He served his country with honor and for 22 years continued to serve the Air Force until his retirement on disability. During his tenure with the Air Force he earned many awards including, The Curtis Lemay Award; The Good Conduct Medal; The National Defense Medal; and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. His family came first and he leaves behind to mourn him and remember him, his wife of 55 years, Monique, his children, Jacques David Grant of Austin, Cherie Monique Kuhne of Dallas and Denise Anne Grant-Trice of Lubbock. He also leaves 6 grandchildren whom he loved dearly: Andy Shakespeare of Lubbock, Mallory Anne Trice of Nashville, Sabrina Marie Trice of Lubbock, and Christopher Grant, Paul Grant and Andrew Grant of Austin. He was preceded in death by his father, U.S. Grant, mother Hazel Carter Grant, and brothers, David and William Grant and his own son, William Daniel Grant. He will be interred with military honors at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, following a private family service.