Life's Reflections
Deacon Michael "Mike" Ezekiel Grant, the 11 of 13 children, was born on January 9, 1959, in Titusville, Florida to the late Deacon Robert Grant, Sr. (d. 1974) and Laurine Delancy Bell Highsmith Grant (d. 2006). He was a long-time resident of Titusville, Florida.
He attended the public schools of Brevard County Florida. He graduated from Astronaut High School (AHS) in 1977. He was active in the AHS ROTC program and a member of the drill team.
On December 16, 1977, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Saratoga as a Petty Officer, 3rd Class in Jacksonville, Florida. During his time there, he served as an electrician. After completing four years of active duty, he transitioned into the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Mike was employed with McDonnell-Douglas, Corporation (MDDC), where he was employed as an electrician. He worked there until the plant closed in 1995. After his employment with MDDC ended, he formed his own electrical business, as a licensed electrician.
On June 6, 1997, Michael married the love of his life, the former Willie Mae Harris Bookhart.
On March 12, 2000, he was ordained as a deacon at Antioch Christain Fellowship Church under the leadership of Pastor Arthur C. Blatch. He was a faithful member and deacon for over twenty years at Antioch CFC. Michael loved the Lord, and he loved his church. Michael possessed a quiet kind spirit; he was always generous in his desire to help others.
Early Wednesday morning, February 12, 2020, Mike entered into his master's arms. He was preceded in death by wife Willie Mae (d. 2015); two sons, Antonio Bookhart and Arthur Bookhart, Jr.; four brothers, Freddie Lee Highsmith (d. 1985), Robert Grant, Jr. (d. 2013), Sylvester "Cleve" Grant (d. 2010), and Samuel "Sammy" Grant (d. 2011).
Those left to cherish his memory are one daughter, Carmela Merriel; four sons, Kim Harris, Allen Bookhart (Yolanda), Randy Bookhart (Annette), Alex Bookhart (Pam); siblings, Ceceila Johnson-Cooper (d. 2020), Gracie Grant Keitt (Daniel), Barbara Flemings (Carroll), John Bell (Edna), James "Jimmy" Grant, Ronald Grant (Sonya), Brenda Hawkins (Glenn), Rosalyn Grant, and Leonard Grant (Susie), several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a multitude of aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of loving in-laws and friends.
Deacon Michael "Mike" Ezekiel Grant, the 11 of 13 children, was born on January 9, 1959, in Titusville, Florida to the late Deacon Robert Grant, Sr. (d. 1974) and Laurine Delancy Bell Highsmith Grant (d. 2006). He was a long-time resident of Titusville, Florida.
He attended the public schools of Brevard County Florida. He graduated from Astronaut High School (AHS) in 1977. He was active in the AHS ROTC program and a member of the drill team.
On December 16, 1977, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Saratoga as a Petty Officer, 3rd Class in Jacksonville, Florida. During his time there, he served as an electrician. After completing four years of active duty, he transitioned into the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Mike was employed with McDonnell-Douglas, Corporation (MDDC), where he was employed as an electrician. He worked there until the plant closed in 1995. After his employment with MDDC ended, he formed his own electrical business, as a licensed electrician.
On June 6, 1997, Michael married the love of his life, the former Willie Mae Harris Bookhart.
On March 12, 2000, he was ordained as a deacon at Antioch Christain Fellowship Church under the leadership of Pastor Arthur C. Blatch. He was a faithful member and deacon for over twenty years at Antioch CFC. Michael loved the Lord, and he loved his church. Michael possessed a quiet kind spirit; he was always generous in his desire to help others.
Early Wednesday morning, February 12, 2020, Mike entered into his master's arms. He was preceded in death by wife Willie Mae (d. 2015); two sons, Antonio Bookhart and Arthur Bookhart, Jr.; four brothers, Freddie Lee Highsmith (d. 1985), Robert Grant, Jr. (d. 2013), Sylvester "Cleve" Grant (d. 2010), and Samuel "Sammy" Grant (d. 2011).
Those left to cherish his memory are one daughter, Carmela Merriel; four sons, Kim Harris, Allen Bookhart (Yolanda), Randy Bookhart (Annette), Alex Bookhart (Pam); siblings, Ceceila Johnson-Cooper (d. 2020), Gracie Grant Keitt (Daniel), Barbara Flemings (Carroll), John Bell (Edna), James "Jimmy" Grant, Ronald Grant (Sonya), Brenda Hawkins (Glenn), Rosalyn Grant, and Leonard Grant (Susie), several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a multitude of aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of loving in-laws and friends.
Life's Reflections
Deacon Michael "Mike" Ezekiel Grant, the 11 of 13 children, was born on January 9, 1959, in Titusville, Florida to the late Deacon Robert Grant, Sr. (d. 1974) and Laurine Delancy Bell Highsmith Grant (d. 2006). He was a long-time resident of Titusville, Florida.
He attended the public schools of Brevard County Florida. He graduated from Astronaut High School (AHS) in 1977. He was active in the AHS ROTC program and a member of the drill team.
On December 16, 1977, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Saratoga as a Petty Officer, 3rd Class in Jacksonville, Florida. During his time there, he served as an electrician. After completing four years of active duty, he transitioned into the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Mike was employed with McDonnell-Douglas, Corporation (MDDC), where he was employed as an electrician. He worked there until the plant closed in 1995. After his employment with MDDC ended, he formed his own electrical business, as a licensed electrician.
On June 6, 1997, Michael married the love of his life, the former Willie Mae Harris Bookhart.
On March 12, 2000, he was ordained as a deacon at Antioch Christain Fellowship Church under the leadership of Pastor Arthur C. Blatch. He was a faithful member and deacon for over twenty years at Antioch CFC. Michael loved the Lord, and he loved his church. Michael possessed a quiet kind spirit; he was always generous in his desire to help others.
Early Wednesday morning, February 12, 2020, Mike entered into his master's arms. He was preceded in death by wife Willie Mae (d. 2015); two sons, Antonio Bookhart and Arthur Bookhart, Jr.; four brothers, Freddie Lee Highsmith (d. 1985), Robert Grant, Jr. (d. 2013), Sylvester "Cleve" Grant (d. 2010), and Samuel "Sammy" Grant (d. 2011).
Those left to cherish his memory are one daughter, Carmela Merriel; four sons, Kim Harris, Allen Bookhart (Yolanda), Randy Bookhart (Annette), Alex Bookhart (Pam); siblings, Ceceila Johnson-Cooper (d. 2020), Gracie Grant Keitt (Daniel), Barbara Flemings (Carroll), John Bell (Edna), James "Jimmy" Grant, Ronald Grant (Sonya), Brenda Hawkins (Glenn), Rosalyn Grant, and Leonard Grant (Susie), several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a multitude of aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of loving in-laws and friends.
Deacon Michael "Mike" Ezekiel Grant, the 11 of 13 children, was born on January 9, 1959, in Titusville, Florida to the late Deacon Robert Grant, Sr. (d. 1974) and Laurine Delancy Bell Highsmith Grant (d. 2006). He was a long-time resident of Titusville, Florida.
He attended the public schools of Brevard County Florida. He graduated from Astronaut High School (AHS) in 1977. He was active in the AHS ROTC program and a member of the drill team.
On December 16, 1977, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Saratoga as a Petty Officer, 3rd Class in Jacksonville, Florida. During his time there, he served as an electrician. After completing four years of active duty, he transitioned into the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Mike was employed with McDonnell-Douglas, Corporation (MDDC), where he was employed as an electrician. He worked there until the plant closed in 1995. After his employment with MDDC ended, he formed his own electrical business, as a licensed electrician.
On June 6, 1997, Michael married the love of his life, the former Willie Mae Harris Bookhart.
On March 12, 2000, he was ordained as a deacon at Antioch Christain Fellowship Church under the leadership of Pastor Arthur C. Blatch. He was a faithful member and deacon for over twenty years at Antioch CFC. Michael loved the Lord, and he loved his church. Michael possessed a quiet kind spirit; he was always generous in his desire to help others.
Early Wednesday morning, February 12, 2020, Mike entered into his master's arms. He was preceded in death by wife Willie Mae (d. 2015); two sons, Antonio Bookhart and Arthur Bookhart, Jr.; four brothers, Freddie Lee Highsmith (d. 1985), Robert Grant, Jr. (d. 2013), Sylvester "Cleve" Grant (d. 2010), and Samuel "Sammy" Grant (d. 2011).
Those left to cherish his memory are one daughter, Carmela Merriel; four sons, Kim Harris, Allen Bookhart (Yolanda), Randy Bookhart (Annette), Alex Bookhart (Pam); siblings, Ceceila Johnson-Cooper (d. 2020), Gracie Grant Keitt (Daniel), Barbara Flemings (Carroll), John Bell (Edna), James "Jimmy" Grant, Ronald Grant (Sonya), Brenda Hawkins (Glenn), Rosalyn Grant, and Leonard Grant (Susie), several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a multitude of aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of loving in-laws and friends.
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