James M. Grant, age 55, died on April 17, 2016 at St. John Hospital & Medical Center in Detroit. Jim was born in Detroit on August 1, 1960, the son of John and Mary Grant. Jim was a 1979 graduate of Grosse Pointe North High School. He earned his Associate's Degree in CAD (Computer Aided Design) from Macomb Community College. Jim was an employee for the City of Grosse Pointe Woods, working for the Department of Public Works. He retired in 2011 after 26 years of employment. Jim was an outdoors man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating and gardening. He also appreciated politics and guns. Jim was involved in Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout in 1977. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the National Eagle Scout Association. Jim is survived by his siblings; John (Debra), Janet Szewczyk (the late David) and Robert (Jackie); his nieces and nephews; Kimberly, Kristin, Kathleen, David, Amy, Daniel, Robert, Ryan and Matthew; and great-nephew, Oliver. Visitation will be from 2-9 pm Tuesday at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. A scripture service will begin at 7 pm Tuesday. His body will lie instate at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores from 9:30 am Wednesday until mass begins at 10 am. The family has suggested memorials be made to Reverence Hospice, c/o St. John Health Foundation, 22101 Moross Road; Mack Office Building, Suite 102; Detroit, MI 48236 or Van Elslander Cancer Institute, c/o St. John Health Foundation, 22101 Moross Road; Mack Office Building, Suite 102; Detroit, MI 48236.
Funeral Home:
A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe
20705 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
US 48236
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