Richard Grant's Obituary
Decatur-Richard Grant, 72, of Decatur, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.
Richard was born January 11, 1939 in Decatur, the son of Elmo Panic and Jack and Dorothy (Lucas) Grant. He enjoyed NASCAR and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. He married Mildred Ann Cravens May 30, 1966.
He leaves behind Mildred his beloved wife one week shy of their forty-fifth anniversary, daughters, Penny Bergschnieder of Decatur and Sandy McLain of Latham, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two daughters.
The family of Richard Grant is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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