Charles Leonard Grant, Sr.

Charles Leonard Grant, Sr., 90 years old, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Affectionately known to all of his friends as Big Charlie, he was born November 19, 1931 to the late Leonard L. Grant and Ethel Whitley Grant in Smithfield. When he graduated from high school he entered into the United States Army and honorably served his country during the Korean War. Returning home, he attended Campbell College where he received an accounting degree which led him to a career with Carolina Power and Light. After which, he ventured into real estate and eventually construction and development where he spent the rest of his professional life. He loved hunting, fishing, and boating with his family. One of his favorite places was a creek or a pond catching whatever bit that cricket or worm. Big Charlie was one of a kind that never met a stranger. He had a great sense of humor that entertained everyone around, and a laugh that you would not forget. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He adored his family and never missed a sporting event for his children and grandchildren. He loved the Lord, his country, and his family. 

A private graveside service will be held at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.  

The family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, November 29, 2021 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service & Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale NC.

Surviving: wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Smith Grant; son, Charles L. Grant, II and wife M.E.; daughter, Elizabeth Tyson Brock and husband Dana; three grandchildren: Charles L. Grant III, Grant Ferrell Brock, Morgan Elizabeth Brock; brothers: Glenwood W. Grant and Dwight C. Grant; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful companions: Dolly and Molly. 

In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his sister, Annie Laura Hardee. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607, Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati OH, 45250-0301, or Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St. Oxford NC 27565.    

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