Curtis Wayman "Buddy" Grant Sr passed July 28, 2012 at his home in Richmond, Texas. Buddy was surrounded by his family when he lost his valiant battle with cancer. Born on April 28th 1928 in El Dorado, Arkansas, Bud was the third child, and only son, of Thomas Tennessee and Etta Margaret Nobel Grant. The family moved to Louisiana and then on to the Rio Grande Valley. Buddy graduated from Raymondville High School in 1947. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951.
Buddy stepped into what would be his life's work, the Oil Field. He attended Kilgore Junior College where he studied Petroleum Engineering. Working in the oil field took Bud to Tehran, Iran in 1958, working for Southeastern Drilling. The life of this snappy dressing Texan was full of hard work and play. In this exotic setting, Buddy met fellow Texan Darla Cupps in 1963. Their romance transferred back to Houston and the couple wed in 1965. The newlyweds moved to Great Yarmouth, England with Magabar Mud Co., then went to work for Amoco. Both of their children were born during this time. The family moved to Trinidad in 1970. Following a military coup, they returned to Gt. Yarmouth. In 1978, the family returned to Texas. Living in Richmond, Buddy continued to work for Amoco in Old Ocean. He retired from Amoco as the District Drilling Superintendent. Bud remained active in the oil patch, starting Grant Energy and consulting on deep water wells in the Gulf of Mexico until 2008.
Bud loved travel with Darla, while in England they went to Scotland and Europe often. In 1976, they spent two weeks behind the Iron Curtain traveling to Moscow and Leningrad. In 2008 they returned to Great Yarmouth to see friends and revisit old stomping grounds. They completed this trip with a week in Tuscany.
A fan of golf, but, his passion was for skeet shooting, bird hunting and Belgium Browning shot guns. Bud had the chance to shoot in England, Kansas, most of Texas and a fair part of Mexico. Bud was a Master Mason, Rosenberg Lodge #881, and member of the Scottish and York Rite bodies. He and Darla were members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rosenberg Chapter #429, where they served as the Worthy Matron and Patron.
Bud's great pride was his family. He was a happy man when sitting around his dining room table with Darla, his kids and grandkids.
A man of his own, Bud was known around the world for his quick wit and well worded phrases. His gift to many will be the "Grant-isms" he leaves behind. He will be missed!
Buddy is survived by his loving wife Darla Lynn Cupps Grant, daughter Monique and Bill Studak of Houston, TX, son Curtis W. Jr. and Angel Winter Grant of Richmond, TX and grandsons Ian, Thomas and Colin Grant. He is also survived by his sister Helen Gary of Rockdale, Sisters-in-law Sharron and Wayne Webb and Connie and Dan McCraw. His absence will be felt by numerous nieces and nephews. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents and sister Pauline (Polly) Potts.
Buddy stepped into what would be his life's work, the Oil Field. He attended Kilgore Junior College where he studied Petroleum Engineering. Working in the oil field took Bud to Tehran, Iran in 1958, working for Southeastern Drilling. The life of this snappy dressing Texan was full of hard work and play. In this exotic setting, Buddy met fellow Texan Darla Cupps in 1963. Their romance transferred back to Houston and the couple wed in 1965. The newlyweds moved to Great Yarmouth, England with Magabar Mud Co., then went to work for Amoco. Both of their children were born during this time. The family moved to Trinidad in 1970. Following a military coup, they returned to Gt. Yarmouth. In 1978, the family returned to Texas. Living in Richmond, Buddy continued to work for Amoco in Old Ocean. He retired from Amoco as the District Drilling Superintendent. Bud remained active in the oil patch, starting Grant Energy and consulting on deep water wells in the Gulf of Mexico until 2008.
Bud loved travel with Darla, while in England they went to Scotland and Europe often. In 1976, they spent two weeks behind the Iron Curtain traveling to Moscow and Leningrad. In 2008 they returned to Great Yarmouth to see friends and revisit old stomping grounds. They completed this trip with a week in Tuscany.
A fan of golf, but, his passion was for skeet shooting, bird hunting and Belgium Browning shot guns. Bud had the chance to shoot in England, Kansas, most of Texas and a fair part of Mexico. Bud was a Master Mason, Rosenberg Lodge #881, and member of the Scottish and York Rite bodies. He and Darla were members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rosenberg Chapter #429, where they served as the Worthy Matron and Patron.
Bud's great pride was his family. He was a happy man when sitting around his dining room table with Darla, his kids and grandkids.
A man of his own, Bud was known around the world for his quick wit and well worded phrases. His gift to many will be the "Grant-isms" he leaves behind. He will be missed!
Buddy is survived by his loving wife Darla Lynn Cupps Grant, daughter Monique and Bill Studak of Houston, TX, son Curtis W. Jr. and Angel Winter Grant of Richmond, TX and grandsons Ian, Thomas and Colin Grant. He is also survived by his sister Helen Gary of Rockdale, Sisters-in-law Sharron and Wayne Webb and Connie and Dan McCraw. His absence will be felt by numerous nieces and nephews. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents and sister Pauline (Polly) Potts.
Curtis Wayman "Buddy" Grant Sr passed July 28, 2012 at his home in Richmond, Texas. Buddy was surrounded by his family when he lost his valiant battle with cancer. Born on April 28th 1928 in El Dorado, Arkansas, Bud was the third child, and only son, of Thomas Tennessee and Etta Margaret Nobel Grant. The family moved to Louisiana and then on to the Rio Grande Valley. Buddy graduated from Raymondville High School in 1947. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951.
Buddy stepped into what would be his life's work, the Oil Field. He attended Kilgore Junior College where he studied Petroleum Engineering. Working in the oil field took Bud to Tehran, Iran in 1958, working for Southeastern Drilling. The life of this snappy dressing Texan was full of hard work and play. In this exotic setting, Buddy met fellow Texan Darla Cupps in 1963. Their romance transferred back to Houston and the couple wed in 1965. The newlyweds moved to Great Yarmouth, England with Magabar Mud Co., then went to work for Amoco. Both of their children were born during this time. The family moved to Trinidad in 1970. Following a military coup, they returned to Gt. Yarmouth. In 1978, the family returned to Texas. Living in Richmond, Buddy continued to work for Amoco in Old Ocean. He retired from Amoco as the District Drilling Superintendent. Bud remained active in the oil patch, starting Grant Energy and consulting on deep water wells in the Gulf of Mexico until 2008.
Bud loved travel with Darla, while in England they went to Scotland and Europe often. In 1976, they spent two weeks behind the Iron Curtain traveling to Moscow and Leningrad. In 2008 they returned to Great Yarmouth to see friends and revisit old stomping grounds. They completed this trip with a week in Tuscany.
A fan of golf, but, his passion was for skeet shooting, bird hunting and Belgium Browning shot guns. Bud had the chance to shoot in England, Kansas, most of Texas and a fair part of Mexico. Bud was a Master Mason, Rosenberg Lodge #881, and member of the Scottish and York Rite bodies. He and Darla were members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rosenberg Chapter #429, where they served as the Worthy Matron and Patron.
Bud's great pride was his family. He was a happy man when sitting around his dining room table with Darla, his kids and grandkids.
A man of his own, Bud was known around the world for his quick wit and well worded phrases. His gift to many will be the "Grant-isms" he leaves behind. He will be missed!
Buddy is survived by his loving wife Darla Lynn Cupps Grant, daughter Monique and Bill Studak of Houston, TX, son Curtis W. Jr. and Angel Winter Grant of Richmond, TX and grandsons Ian, Thomas and Colin Grant. He is also survived by his sister Helen Gary of Rockdale, Sisters-in-law Sharron and Wayne Webb and Connie and Dan McCraw. His absence will be felt by numerous nieces and nephews. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents and sister Pauline (Polly) Potts.
Buddy stepped into what would be his life's work, the Oil Field. He attended Kilgore Junior College where he studied Petroleum Engineering. Working in the oil field took Bud to Tehran, Iran in 1958, working for Southeastern Drilling. The life of this snappy dressing Texan was full of hard work and play. In this exotic setting, Buddy met fellow Texan Darla Cupps in 1963. Their romance transferred back to Houston and the couple wed in 1965. The newlyweds moved to Great Yarmouth, England with Magabar Mud Co., then went to work for Amoco. Both of their children were born during this time. The family moved to Trinidad in 1970. Following a military coup, they returned to Gt. Yarmouth. In 1978, the family returned to Texas. Living in Richmond, Buddy continued to work for Amoco in Old Ocean. He retired from Amoco as the District Drilling Superintendent. Bud remained active in the oil patch, starting Grant Energy and consulting on deep water wells in the Gulf of Mexico until 2008.
Bud loved travel with Darla, while in England they went to Scotland and Europe often. In 1976, they spent two weeks behind the Iron Curtain traveling to Moscow and Leningrad. In 2008 they returned to Great Yarmouth to see friends and revisit old stomping grounds. They completed this trip with a week in Tuscany.
A fan of golf, but, his passion was for skeet shooting, bird hunting and Belgium Browning shot guns. Bud had the chance to shoot in England, Kansas, most of Texas and a fair part of Mexico. Bud was a Master Mason, Rosenberg Lodge #881, and member of the Scottish and York Rite bodies. He and Darla were members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rosenberg Chapter #429, where they served as the Worthy Matron and Patron.
Bud's great pride was his family. He was a happy man when sitting around his dining room table with Darla, his kids and grandkids.
A man of his own, Bud was known around the world for his quick wit and well worded phrases. His gift to many will be the "Grant-isms" he leaves behind. He will be missed!
Buddy is survived by his loving wife Darla Lynn Cupps Grant, daughter Monique and Bill Studak of Houston, TX, son Curtis W. Jr. and Angel Winter Grant of Richmond, TX and grandsons Ian, Thomas and Colin Grant. He is also survived by his sister Helen Gary of Rockdale, Sisters-in-law Sharron and Wayne Webb and Connie and Dan McCraw. His absence will be felt by numerous nieces and nephews. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents and sister Pauline (Polly) Potts.
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