Rayford Baxter Grant, age 82, of Archdale, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Ray was born to the late Newton and Ada Grant of Greensboro, NC. He was a 1959 graduate of Jamestown High School where he played football and baseball and then went onto to play baseball with his twin brother (Roy) at High Point College. Ray worked as a Quality Manager with Kayser- Roth and served his Country in the NC Army National Guard. Ray was a member of Hinshaw United Methodist Church and High Point University Panther Club. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling to the beach, and to Charleston and Florida to visit his sisters. He also loved working “Hotdog Tuesday” at the church, being a part of Hinshaw Men’s Club and going to all sporting events with his brother Roy.
Ray is preceded in death by his wife Velma Grant, his parents; Newton and Ada Grant, sister; Colleen Wiggins and stepson Todd Taylor. Those left to cherish his memory include twin brother Roy Grant, sister; Marion Lindsey, stepdaughter; Vickie Griffin, his nieces; Shannon Grant Durrett and Dr. Julie Lindsey, as well as nephews Chad Grant, Jamie Wiggins, David Wiggins and each of their families, special friend, Celeste Stanley, plus many step grandchildren.
Celebration of Life will be held on Friday January 5, 2024, 11:00am with visitation one hour prior to service at Hinshaw United Methodist Church, 4501 West Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27407. Inurnment following at Guilford Memorial Park, 6000 West Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, NC 27407.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hinshaw United Methodist Church, 4501 West Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC, 27407.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com.
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