Maxwell Grant

Maxwell Major Grant, passed away Sunday April 19th. He is survived by his wife of almost 62 Years, Eula Faye Adams Grant; his siblings Hazel House of Hot Springs, Curtis Grant of Australia, and Haskell Grant Of Malvern; his sons Rodney Grant and wife Debbie, of Arkadelphia and Benny Grant and wife Marcia, of Benton; his grandchildren, Allison Dempsey, Heather Harrison, and Alicia Grant; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Benjamin Grant and Elizabeth Clementine Talent Grant, his siblings, Vicie Mae James, Houston Grant, Virgil Grant, Vincent Grant, Huie Grant, Sudie Eady, Myrtle White, and Vivian Meek; and his grandson Jason Grant.

Max was born in Montgomery County on September 14, 1922. When he enlisted in the Marine Corp at the age of 17, he said he was 18 so he could go. He fought on Iwo Jima where he was wounded in action March 2, 1945. The doctors wanted to amputate his leg to which he replied, "I'm kind of attached to it." Max often said he was not afraid to risk his own life to help his fellow soldiers live. One day while in battle, when he saw that the Japanese were firing at a man who had no weapon, he tackled the man, drug him into a fox hole and saved his life. He received the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, and five other medals. His rank was Corporal. Max retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 34 years and was also a Cattle Farmer.

A long-time member of Manchester United Methodist Church and the Manchester community, Max was a caring, compassionate, friendly, and humorous man. He enjoyed life, never met a stranger, and loved helping others. He was always joking, even in the last days of his life. He loved squirrel hunting and was nick-named "Dead Eye" for his shooting abilities. He was well-known for raising some of the finest squirrel dogs in the country. Max also loved his friends at the "Honeycomb Restaurant" where he had coffee every morning. All of Max's friends and family will miss his smiling face and funny jokes.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 21st at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. The service will take place Wednesday, April 22nd at Manchester United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Bro. Bob Sanders will be officiating. Burial will be at the Atchley Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made to the Atchley Cemetery in care of Ed Maynard, 2470 N. Hwy 7, Arkadelphia, AR. 71923. Pallbearers are Johnny Haltom, George Mertens, Al Harris, Randy Hill, Kendal Hunter, and Gary Sharp. Honorary Pallbearers are Bill Hornaday, Winston Mathis, Eddie Colclasure and Garl Neel.