Edward Grant Sr.

GRANT, Edward L., Sr. - Age 86, of Lapeer formerly of Fenton, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus, on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.  He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family with loving care by the staff at Stonegate Health Campus in Lapeer.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc (A live stream of the service will be available on Edward's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Reverend Kyle Maddox officiating.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday from 4-8 PM and Saturday from 12 PM until the time of the service. Those desiring may make contributions to the Genesee County Humane Society or St. Jude's Children Hospital.

Ed was born Friday, September 13, 1935 in Flint to, Lee "Arnold" and Ruth E. (Hetzer) Grant.  He spent a lot of time with special Uncle Chester and Aunt Myrtle (Hetzer) Ridgley and their daughter, Judy who was like a sister to him.  He was married to Geraldine E. Kingsbury on February 25, 1954 in Flint. They were married for 68 years, and had four children.

Ed was the owner of E & D Collision from the 1960's until his retirement in 1985.  He would often do minor repairs on people's automobiles if they didn't have the money to have them fixed.  He also painted children's bicycles when they stopped by the shop.  He then traveled to Florida with his wife, Geraldine for the winter and worked for other autobody shops and motor home repair facilities in the winter while he was in Florida.  He worked at Sarge's Camper Sales and for Ryan at Home & Park RV Services in Fenton when he was in Michigan.  He also had a remodeling business before he really retired in the early 2000's.

He loved to spend time with family and friends.  Ed loved to tinker with many different projects at home, swimming in his pool with his family, fishing occasionally, vintage cars, and helping neighbors and friends.  He had quite a sense of humor that he inherited from his parents and shared with his siblings.  He also had the soul of a teacher, training many people to do autobody repair, and carpentry.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; daughters, Roxanne (Dave) Moore, Ruth (Greg) Stockwell, Bunnie (Andy) Pardee, and son, Edward (Cheryl) Grant, Jr; He had nine grandchildren, Corrinna (Chris) Yeager, Annesia (James) Welch, Rachel (Adam) Coselmon, Adam (Jamie) Pardee, Paula Pardee, Audrey (D.J.) Tyler, Cara (Kyle) Maddox, Anna (Michael) Crenshaw, and Chantel (Amanda) Person; 22 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Jean Pilon and Connie Morris; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to McLaren Hospice in Lapeer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, William "Bill", Jerry, and David Grant.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.