James Gary Grant, 84, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.

Preceded in death by his wife, Linda Grant; and mother, Ollie Grant.

James was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church; served his country proud for 42 years in the Military. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.

He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Dan Frye of Athens, TN, Jamie Brown and Danny Malone of Athens, TN, Trisha Grant and Rick Smith of Etowah, TN; grandchildren, Lori West, Joshua Brown and wife, Crystal, Eric Gross and wife, Nakita, Jessica Collins and husband, Chase, Jade Armstrong and husband Josh; great-grandchildren, Jasmine Gross, Jacob Brown, Caylee Brown, Luke Collins and Ali Moret; great-great-grandchildren, Zander Holt; sister, Shirley Clendenen.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 20 ^th in McMinn Memory Gardens with Military Honors and Rev. Jeff Blanchette officiating.

No formal visitation will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Joseph's Indian School, 1301 North Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325.