George Grant, 85, born March 28, 1935 to Phillip Grant and Irene McKiver-Grant in Savannah, Georgia and was one of ten children.
Upon the failing health of his parents, George and his older brother Richard relocated to Indianapolis, IN and raised by his Uncle George and Aunt Rosie Bohannon.
George was a graduate of Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, IN, where he also played football as a linebacker. He proceeded to the United States Army and rendered his dedicated services to the branch. He received an honorable discharge, February 21, 1957.
George was united in marriage to Doris Ann Duke on August 25, 1959. Of this union he was blessed with three children: Walter, Yvette and Juanita. He dearly loved and adored his family and made them his priority in all that he did in life. Anything they needed he made a way to provide it. With his family and personal friends, he always showed his humorous personality and telling dry jokes.
George professed his hope in Christ and attended Holy Angels Catholic Church. Later he moved his membership to Cathedral of Praise COGIC Bibleway Church. George had a soft spot for young babies and children and drove the church's daycare bus and picked up members on Sunday mornings for weekly services. He participated in the Outreach Ministry in downtown Indianapolis by preparing large pots of food to feed the hungry and clothing give-away. Lastly, he also attended Temple of Praise Assembly with his family until his health began to decline.
George began his career with the Indianapolis Police Department, May 16, 1963, Patrolman Grant walked "the beat" on the Indiana Avenue, Lockefield Apartments, Central and Delaware Avenues in Indianapolis, IN. He was highly respected by the community and called upon by neighbors and family members for direction on many occasions. After continued and thorough review of his work ethics and testing, George was promoted to Sergeant-Detective and transferred to the Homicide and Robbery Department. Later, George was promoted again to Supervisor of this department and gave support in fighting crime and solving cases. He was also a member of the Indianapolis Police Association.
George was an advocate of gun control in the streets of Indianapolis and was recognized by city officials bringing awareness to citizens. After 37 years of dedicated service of law enforcement, he retired with high honors from the Chief of Police, the Lieutenant and his co-workers.
George always encouraged young people in his neighborhood along with family and friends to set goals and stay focused to achieve those goals. The neighborhood kids looked at George as (Officer Friendly). George was the big teddy bear, he demonstrated loving-kindness with tough-love and would give the shirt off of his back if he needed to. His doors were always open to help his family and non-family members in the time of need and refused to accept money for payment of this generosity.
George enjoyed his favorite hobbies of fishing with his police officer friends, playing bingo at St. Peter Clever back in the 1980s while working security, reading books about the original black cowboys, other old western novels and gardening.
George also loved to cook, catered food for events and organized family picnics. He was known as, "The Master Chef" in his family. He cooked every Sunday and on holidays; food was always laid out in the kitchen for his children and grandchildren.
George's ultimate vacation was when he traveled Darien, St. Simon and Jekyll Island, Georgia for family reunions with his Everson family members. They spoiled George and would make sure to have his favorite, crabs and shrimp, freshly cooked for him to enjoy.
God ordained George's last day with us to be Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at home. Cherishing his loving memory is his dedicated wife of 60 years, Evangelist Mother Doris Duke-Grant, one son Walter (Miriam) Riley; two daughters, Yvette (Phillip) Grant-Ragland, Juanita D. Grant; nine grandchildren, Tamara (JurJuan) Walker, Andre' (Adea), Quierra (Marvin) Douglas, Candace Edwards, Jonathan Riley, Thintinus (Mia) Taylor, Juanita Taylor, Ebony Thomas, Cherise Grant; brother-in-law, Luther Duke and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, that he loved and cared for so much.
Upon the failing health of his parents, George and his older brother Richard relocated to Indianapolis, IN and raised by his Uncle George and Aunt Rosie Bohannon.
George was a graduate of Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, IN, where he also played football as a linebacker. He proceeded to the United States Army and rendered his dedicated services to the branch. He received an honorable discharge, February 21, 1957.
George was united in marriage to Doris Ann Duke on August 25, 1959. Of this union he was blessed with three children: Walter, Yvette and Juanita. He dearly loved and adored his family and made them his priority in all that he did in life. Anything they needed he made a way to provide it. With his family and personal friends, he always showed his humorous personality and telling dry jokes.
George professed his hope in Christ and attended Holy Angels Catholic Church. Later he moved his membership to Cathedral of Praise COGIC Bibleway Church. George had a soft spot for young babies and children and drove the church's daycare bus and picked up members on Sunday mornings for weekly services. He participated in the Outreach Ministry in downtown Indianapolis by preparing large pots of food to feed the hungry and clothing give-away. Lastly, he also attended Temple of Praise Assembly with his family until his health began to decline.
George began his career with the Indianapolis Police Department, May 16, 1963, Patrolman Grant walked "the beat" on the Indiana Avenue, Lockefield Apartments, Central and Delaware Avenues in Indianapolis, IN. He was highly respected by the community and called upon by neighbors and family members for direction on many occasions. After continued and thorough review of his work ethics and testing, George was promoted to Sergeant-Detective and transferred to the Homicide and Robbery Department. Later, George was promoted again to Supervisor of this department and gave support in fighting crime and solving cases. He was also a member of the Indianapolis Police Association.
George was an advocate of gun control in the streets of Indianapolis and was recognized by city officials bringing awareness to citizens. After 37 years of dedicated service of law enforcement, he retired with high honors from the Chief of Police, the Lieutenant and his co-workers.
George always encouraged young people in his neighborhood along with family and friends to set goals and stay focused to achieve those goals. The neighborhood kids looked at George as (Officer Friendly). George was the big teddy bear, he demonstrated loving-kindness with tough-love and would give the shirt off of his back if he needed to. His doors were always open to help his family and non-family members in the time of need and refused to accept money for payment of this generosity.
George enjoyed his favorite hobbies of fishing with his police officer friends, playing bingo at St. Peter Clever back in the 1980s while working security, reading books about the original black cowboys, other old western novels and gardening.
George also loved to cook, catered food for events and organized family picnics. He was known as, "The Master Chef" in his family. He cooked every Sunday and on holidays; food was always laid out in the kitchen for his children and grandchildren.
George's ultimate vacation was when he traveled Darien, St. Simon and Jekyll Island, Georgia for family reunions with his Everson family members. They spoiled George and would make sure to have his favorite, crabs and shrimp, freshly cooked for him to enjoy.
God ordained George's last day with us to be Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at home. Cherishing his loving memory is his dedicated wife of 60 years, Evangelist Mother Doris Duke-Grant, one son Walter (Miriam) Riley; two daughters, Yvette (Phillip) Grant-Ragland, Juanita D. Grant; nine grandchildren, Tamara (JurJuan) Walker, Andre' (Adea), Quierra (Marvin) Douglas, Candace Edwards, Jonathan Riley, Thintinus (Mia) Taylor, Juanita Taylor, Ebony Thomas, Cherise Grant; brother-in-law, Luther Duke and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, that he loved and cared for so much.
George Grant, 85, born March 28, 1935 to Phillip Grant and Irene McKiver-Grant in Savannah, Georgia and was one of ten children.
Upon the failing health of his parents, George and his older brother Richard relocated to Indianapolis, IN and raised by his Uncle George and Aunt Rosie Bohannon.
George was a graduate of Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, IN, where he also played football as a linebacker. He proceeded to the United States Army and rendered his dedicated services to the branch. He received an honorable discharge, February 21, 1957.
George was united in marriage to Doris Ann Duke on August 25, 1959. Of this union he was blessed with three children: Walter, Yvette and Juanita. He dearly loved and adored his family and made them his priority in all that he did in life. Anything they needed he made a way to provide it. With his family and personal friends, he always showed his humorous personality and telling dry jokes.
George professed his hope in Christ and attended Holy Angels Catholic Church. Later he moved his membership to Cathedral of Praise COGIC Bibleway Church. George had a soft spot for young babies and children and drove the church's daycare bus and picked up members on Sunday mornings for weekly services. He participated in the Outreach Ministry in downtown Indianapolis by preparing large pots of food to feed the hungry and clothing give-away. Lastly, he also attended Temple of Praise Assembly with his family until his health began to decline.
George began his career with the Indianapolis Police Department, May 16, 1963, Patrolman Grant walked "the beat" on the Indiana Avenue, Lockefield Apartments, Central and Delaware Avenues in Indianapolis, IN. He was highly respected by the community and called upon by neighbors and family members for direction on many occasions. After continued and thorough review of his work ethics and testing, George was promoted to Sergeant-Detective and transferred to the Homicide and Robbery Department. Later, George was promoted again to Supervisor of this department and gave support in fighting crime and solving cases. He was also a member of the Indianapolis Police Association.
George was an advocate of gun control in the streets of Indianapolis and was recognized by city officials bringing awareness to citizens. After 37 years of dedicated service of law enforcement, he retired with high honors from the Chief of Police, the Lieutenant and his co-workers.
George always encouraged young people in his neighborhood along with family and friends to set goals and stay focused to achieve those goals. The neighborhood kids looked at George as (Officer Friendly). George was the big teddy bear, he demonstrated loving-kindness with tough-love and would give the shirt off of his back if he needed to. His doors were always open to help his family and non-family members in the time of need and refused to accept money for payment of this generosity.
George enjoyed his favorite hobbies of fishing with his police officer friends, playing bingo at St. Peter Clever back in the 1980s while working security, reading books about the original black cowboys, other old western novels and gardening.
George also loved to cook, catered food for events and organized family picnics. He was known as, "The Master Chef" in his family. He cooked every Sunday and on holidays; food was always laid out in the kitchen for his children and grandchildren.
George's ultimate vacation was when he traveled Darien, St. Simon and Jekyll Island, Georgia for family reunions with his Everson family members. They spoiled George and would make sure to have his favorite, crabs and shrimp, freshly cooked for him to enjoy.
God ordained George's last day with us to be Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at home. Cherishing his loving memory is his dedicated wife of 60 years, Evangelist Mother Doris Duke-Grant, one son Walter (Miriam) Riley; two daughters, Yvette (Phillip) Grant-Ragland, Juanita D. Grant; nine grandchildren, Tamara (JurJuan) Walker, Andre' (Adea), Quierra (Marvin) Douglas, Candace Edwards, Jonathan Riley, Thintinus (Mia) Taylor, Juanita Taylor, Ebony Thomas, Cherise Grant; brother-in-law, Luther Duke and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, that he loved and cared for so much.
Upon the failing health of his parents, George and his older brother Richard relocated to Indianapolis, IN and raised by his Uncle George and Aunt Rosie Bohannon.
George was a graduate of Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, IN, where he also played football as a linebacker. He proceeded to the United States Army and rendered his dedicated services to the branch. He received an honorable discharge, February 21, 1957.
George was united in marriage to Doris Ann Duke on August 25, 1959. Of this union he was blessed with three children: Walter, Yvette and Juanita. He dearly loved and adored his family and made them his priority in all that he did in life. Anything they needed he made a way to provide it. With his family and personal friends, he always showed his humorous personality and telling dry jokes.
George professed his hope in Christ and attended Holy Angels Catholic Church. Later he moved his membership to Cathedral of Praise COGIC Bibleway Church. George had a soft spot for young babies and children and drove the church's daycare bus and picked up members on Sunday mornings for weekly services. He participated in the Outreach Ministry in downtown Indianapolis by preparing large pots of food to feed the hungry and clothing give-away. Lastly, he also attended Temple of Praise Assembly with his family until his health began to decline.
George began his career with the Indianapolis Police Department, May 16, 1963, Patrolman Grant walked "the beat" on the Indiana Avenue, Lockefield Apartments, Central and Delaware Avenues in Indianapolis, IN. He was highly respected by the community and called upon by neighbors and family members for direction on many occasions. After continued and thorough review of his work ethics and testing, George was promoted to Sergeant-Detective and transferred to the Homicide and Robbery Department. Later, George was promoted again to Supervisor of this department and gave support in fighting crime and solving cases. He was also a member of the Indianapolis Police Association.
George was an advocate of gun control in the streets of Indianapolis and was recognized by city officials bringing awareness to citizens. After 37 years of dedicated service of law enforcement, he retired with high honors from the Chief of Police, the Lieutenant and his co-workers.
George always encouraged young people in his neighborhood along with family and friends to set goals and stay focused to achieve those goals. The neighborhood kids looked at George as (Officer Friendly). George was the big teddy bear, he demonstrated loving-kindness with tough-love and would give the shirt off of his back if he needed to. His doors were always open to help his family and non-family members in the time of need and refused to accept money for payment of this generosity.
George enjoyed his favorite hobbies of fishing with his police officer friends, playing bingo at St. Peter Clever back in the 1980s while working security, reading books about the original black cowboys, other old western novels and gardening.
George also loved to cook, catered food for events and organized family picnics. He was known as, "The Master Chef" in his family. He cooked every Sunday and on holidays; food was always laid out in the kitchen for his children and grandchildren.
George's ultimate vacation was when he traveled Darien, St. Simon and Jekyll Island, Georgia for family reunions with his Everson family members. They spoiled George and would make sure to have his favorite, crabs and shrimp, freshly cooked for him to enjoy.
God ordained George's last day with us to be Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at home. Cherishing his loving memory is his dedicated wife of 60 years, Evangelist Mother Doris Duke-Grant, one son Walter (Miriam) Riley; two daughters, Yvette (Phillip) Grant-Ragland, Juanita D. Grant; nine grandchildren, Tamara (JurJuan) Walker, Andre' (Adea), Quierra (Marvin) Douglas, Candace Edwards, Jonathan Riley, Thintinus (Mia) Taylor, Juanita Taylor, Ebony Thomas, Cherise Grant; brother-in-law, Luther Duke and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, that he loved and cared for so much.
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
