In Memory

James "Jim" Gary Grant

James Jim Gary Grant

Obituary from Hugo Daily News:

James "Jim" Grant was born July 29, 1943 in Hugo, Oklahoma and passed away at home on December 1, 2004 in Dallas, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jim Jim Grant and father, Robert D. Grant.

He is survived by his mother, Cledith Grant; brothers, Bob Grant, Jon Grant and wife Joyce; aunt and uncle, Edith and Jim McNabb; three nieces and nephew; cousin, Mike Joyner, longtime friend Connie Craven and all of the friends he made along the way.

Jim was a talented artist in graphic arts designs and was blessed with a great sense of humor. He was with The Five Americans in the late 60's and early 70s as the bass guitarist.

Memorial services were at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2004 at Restland Abbey Chapel. Family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.

Restland Funeral Home, Dallas.


Obituary from ??

Jim Grant passed from this life at his home in Dallas, Texas, on December 1, 2004, at the age of 61 years.  He was born on July 28, 1943, in Hugo, Oklahoma.  Jim had not been ill.

Jim Grant was known for many things to his classmates—most prominent among them were his artistic abilities which later placed him at the top of the graphic art field in a position of creative director at his own advertising firm in Dallas, Texas.  Among the many art designs he is known for is the logo for Chili’s restaurants.

As a senior at Hugo High, Jim quarterbacked the football team and handled the punting chores. He also participated in baseball, boxing, and track and was a member of the Letterman’s Club and the National Honor Society.  He was selected as FHA Beau, homeroom president, and was a member of the yearbook staff.  After graduation, Jim attended SEOSU and later became a member of The Five Americans—a rock band which gained national notoriety in the mid-sixties and early seventies.

Surviving Jim are his two brothers, Bob Grant of New York and Jon Grant of Ardmore.  Preceding him in death were both of his parents and his son.

 



 
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05/19/09 01:29 PM #1    

Donelda June Usry (Blanton)

I remember him as being very nice and one of the best looking guys in our class.

11/03/09 05:52 PM #2    

James Robert Webb III

Even after some years have passed since Jim left us...how can a best friend even begin to say how much he is missed. One of the greatest talents ever put on earth.
Go with God, buddy.

01/16/11 10:17 PM #3    

Lynda Dunham-Watkins (Watkins)

JIm lived up the street, and he and Bob were always so kind and friendly. I was always in awe of his talent, just couldn't believe that anyone could draw the things he did. All my life as the talent God gave me, whatever it was, blossomed, I thought of Jim. I guess you could say he was my mentor, because at that time I was totally unaware of any talent that I possessed but envied his. I still think of Jim, still miss him even though I didn't know him after school.  I think I could  talk to him about stuff. Summers, the neighborhood kids would play 'spin the bottle'...Jim and I just talked as we walked around the house. I still treasure those 'talks'.


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