Roy Edward Grant, Jr.

Roy Edward Grant, Jr passed from this life Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born in Leachville to Roy and Carrie Covey Grant on July 12, 1934.  Roy has lived in Jonesboro since 1964, coming from Blytheville.  He retired from the Lilly News Company after 42 years and was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church.  Roy is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Troy, Billy and Jerry and a sister, Betty Nell.  Roy enjoyed fishing and hunting when he was younger.  He was a family man, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Roy also after retirement enjoyed transferring cars, driving for different dealerships.

Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Betty of the home; son Roy Edward Grant III (Sallie) of Bartlett, TN.; daughter Susan Kee (Jack) of Jonesboro; sister Sandra Pylant of Jonesboro.  2 grandchildren, Jessica (Jarrett) Cooper and Jacob Kee; 3 step grandchildren, Brian Oglesby (Jennifer), Greg Oglesby and Emily Harper (Chris); 2 great grandchildren, Jace Cooper and Judson Cooper; 3 step great grandchildren, Dalen Oglesby, Gabbie Oglesby, Charlie Harper.

Visitation will be Friday, July 16, 2021 from 5-7pm at Emerson Memorial Chapel.  Funeral services will be Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:00 am at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Grey Falanga officiating.  Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

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