CHARLES LEE GRANTHAM SR.
Aug. 18, 1928-Sept. 12, 2014
Deacon Charles Lee Grantham Sr., 76, was born Aug. 18, 1938, in Wayne County to the Late deacon Leroy and eldress Viola Exum Grantham.
Deacon Grantham succumbed to the master's call Friday at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
His life and service to God and mankind will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. at Goldsboro Raleigh District Assembly. Apostle Kenneth Vaughn will be presiding. Deacon Grantham will be eulogized by his son, apostle Darrian Grantham. His mortal remains will be laid to rest in Wayne Memorial Park.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted and faithful wife of 53 years, mother Elizabeth E. Grantham, who took care of him day and night until his last breath at home; three children, Angeline (Robert) Grantham McInnis, deacon Charles (Lauren) Grantham Jr., and apostle Darian (Altonia) Grantham; two loving brothers, Rudolph (Virginia) Grantham and Joseph (Carolyn) Core; and an adopted sister, lady Cassandra Stevenson.
He was preceded in death by a twin, Carl Grantham, and a sister, Johnice Grantham Darby.
He also leaves to cherish 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Visitation Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., at Haskins Funeral Home. At other times, the family receive friends at the residence, 301 S. John St., Goldsboro.
Condolences may be posted at www.haskinsfh.com.
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Published in Obituaries on September 16, 2014 1:54 PM