Thomas Grant Obituary Thomas Benthall Grant July 13, 1960 － June 3, 2023 Severn, NC － Thomas Benthall "Tommy" Grant, 62, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2023, in his home. Born in Ahoskie, he was a son of the late Joseph Ruben Grant and Anne Benthall Grant. He was also predeceased by a brother, Joseph William Grant and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Griffin. Tommy attended Frederick Military Academy from 8th grade to the 11th grade, was a 1978 graduate of Southampton Academy, and was a 1986 graduate of Elon College. He was a branch manager of Link-Belt Mid Atlantic in Chesapeake. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved to fish and hunt, loved to cook and take care of his yard, and especially loved Severn, NC. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 34 years, Kristi Grant; two daughters, Danielle Grant and Julia Grant (Tucker); a granddaughter, Harper Holmstrom; a sister, Betty Jo Bain (Pond); three nieces, Tiffany Pecht (Laine), Jessica Hoffman (Andrew), and Alexandra Vick (Hank); two nephews, Travis Griffin and Glenn Griffin; three great nephews, Hunter Bustin, Grant Hoffman, and Tripp Pecht; four great nieces, Tenley Hoffman, Ava Lee Hoffman, Charley Pecht, and Chandler Pecht; his father-in-law, Albert W. Griffin; a brother-in-law, Albert Lee Griffin (Paula); and a longtime caregiver and friend, Sharon Rose. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Severn Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Corbett, Mr. Pond Bain, and Mr. R.P. Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Severn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30PM Wednesday in Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Avenue, Franklin, VA and suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jun. 6, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Thomas-Grant 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/thomas-grant-obituary?id=52151623 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Thomas Benthall "Tommy" Grant, 62, of Severn, NC, died on 3 June 2023. A graduate of Southampton Academy and Elon College, he was a branch manager at Link Belt Mid Atlantic. Tommy enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, hunting, cooking, and yard work. He was survived by his wife, children, and extended family. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A funeral service was held on 8 June 2023 at Severn Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Mark Corbett, Mr. Pond Bain, and Mr. R.P. Watson. Burial followed in Severn Cemetery. The family received friends on 7 June 2023 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA. ### The Edited Obituary Thomas Grant Obituary Thomas Benthall Grant 13 July 1960 - 3 June 2023 Severn, NC - Thomas Benthall "Tommy" Grant, 62, passed away unexpectedly on 3 June 2023, in his home. Born in Ahoskie, he was a son of the late Joseph Ruben Grant and Anne Benthall Grant. He was also predeceased by a brother, Joseph William Grant and his mother in law, Elizabeth Griffin. Tommy attended Frederick Military Academy from 8th grade to the 11th grade, was a 1978 graduate of Southampton Academy, and was a 1986 graduate of Elon College. He was a branch manager of Link Belt Mid Atlantic in Chesapeake. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved to fish and hunt, loved to cook and take care of his yard, and especially loved Severn, NC. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 34 years, Kristi Grant; two daughters, Danielle Grant and Julia Grant (Tucker); a granddaughter, Harper Holmstrom; a sister, Betty Jo Bain (Pond); three nieces, Tiffany Pecht (Laine), Jessica Hoffman (Andrew), and Alexandra Vick (Hank); two nephews, Travis Griffin and Glenn Griffin; three great nephews, Hunter Bustin, Grant Hoffman, and Tripp Pecht; four great nieces, Tenley Hoffman, Ava Lee Hoffman, Charley Pecht, and Chandler Pecht; his father in law, Albert W. Griffin; a brother in law, Albert Lee Griffin (Paula); and a longtime caregiver and friend, Sharon Rose. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, 8 June 2023 in Severn Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Corbett, Mr. Pond Bain, and Mr. R.P. Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Severn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 PM Wednesday in Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Avenue, Franklin, VA and suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Thomas Benthall Tommy Grant | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 62 | | Birth | 13 July 1960; Ahoskie | | Death | 3 June 2023; Severn, NC | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------| | Thomas Benthall Grant | Decedent | Severn, NC | | Kristi Grant | Spouse | Unknown | | Joseph Ruben Grant | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Anne Benthall Grant | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Danielle Grant | Child | Unknown | | Julia Grant | Child | Unknown | | Harper Holmstrom | Grandchild | Unknown | | Betty Jo Bain | Sibling | Unknown | | Joseph William Grant | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Albert W. Griffin | Father-in-law | Unknown | | Elizabeth Griffin | Predeceased Mother-in-law | -- | | Albert Lee Griffin | Brother-in-law | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Attended Frederick Military Academy from 8th grade to 11th grade 2. Graduated from Southampton Academy in 1978 3. Graduated from Elon College in 1986 4. Worked as a branch manager of Link Belt Mid Atlantic in Chesapeake 5. Was a motorcycle enthusiast 6. Enjoyed fishing and hunting 7. Loved cooking and taking care of his yard 8. Had a special affection for Severn, NC