Alpha Omega
October 26, 1944 February 20, 2019
Mr. John Edward Granger, Sr., was born October 26, 1944, to the union of the late John Edward Granger, Sr., and Victoria Scott Granger. A native of Charlotte, John attended Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and graduated from West Charlotte High School Class of 1962 and then attended NC A&T where he was a proud Aggie and a state quarterback.
His passion for people led him to a career in sales with Beechnut and Dannon Yogurt. After a meaningful career, he became the proud owner of John’s Curb Mart which became a staple in the North Charlotte Community where he was known as John’s Curb Mart.
He ended his employment career at Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church. It was not simply a place of employment but a ministry. He looked forward to going to work and talking to Allison, British, and John Earl.
He was an all-around sportsman even if it was only watching it on TV. However, nothing replaced his love for football and golf where he achieved the rare feat of two “hole in one” on the course.
John was brought up in a Christian home where he often joked about going to church twice a day at Second Calvary Baptist Church. He later became a proud member of Parkwood Institutional Christian Methodist Church where he was an enthusiastic member of the Senior Choir and the C. C. Jones Men’s Choir. He was always willing to help out or give whenever called upon to do so.
John was a member of the Second Ward and West Charlotte Men’s Breakfast Club serving as the Social Chairman. He was also a member of the Par Busters Golf Club serving as the Social Chairman. As you can tell John enjoyed seeing people have a good time and fellowship. John’s love for people was unending.
He was proceeded in death by his sisters: Evelyn Logan, Margaret Irby, John Granger, and granddaughters Caroline and Carolyn Rodman.
His memories will be ever cherished by his loving and devoted wife, H. Loretta Marshall Granger, Children: Sonja Smith, Rachel Smith (Larry),Unica Granger and Jonathan Granger; Grandchildren: Worth J. Smith III, Fred Bates, III, Saundra B. Smith; Brothers-in-law: Clyde Marshall (Patricia), Clayburn Marshall, Timothy Marshall (Tamara), Mark Marshall (Jody); Sisters-in-law: Ella Marshall, Elaine Marshall, Quija Marshall, eight nieces; five nephews; twenty-six great-nieces; seven great-nephews; fourteen great, great, nieces; eighteen great, great nephews; four great, great, great nieces; one great, great, great nephew; three uncles, and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends, and one special partner that he called (Dude) Qais.
HOMEGOING CELEBRATION
For
Mr. John Edward Granger, Jr.
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The Order of Service
PRELUDE
Processional
Opening Selection Parkwood Mass Choir
Lay Down My Life for the Lord”
Scriptures
Old Testament: Rev. Ruby Doris Burch
New Testament: Rev. Dr. Veronica S. Bates
Prayer of Comfort: Rev. Dr. John Earl
Selection “Spirit” Parkwood Mass Choir
Reflections
Rev. Dr. British Hyrams
Mr. Robert Parks
President of Second Ward West Charlotte Breakfast Club Friend: Mr. John Love
Par Busters: Mr. Dave Taylor
Church: Brother Randy Carmicle
Acknowledgements/Cards/Resolution Mrs. Tangee Kizer
Selection “Change” Parkwood Mass Choir
Eulogy Rev. Dr. Cathy C. Jones
Recessional
Interment
Forest Lawn West Cemetery
Pallbearers
Parkwood Trustee Board
Flower Bearers
Parkwood’s Pastor’s Aid
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John,
It’s only been a few days since God came and carried you home.
You always said, “Retta, you are strong.”
John, I don’t feel strong right now,
I feel so alone and my heart is so broken.
At night, all I do is cry.
That night in the hospital you simply asked for some water then you said,
“I need to go to the bathroom,” and you stood straight up with your strong self and fell into my arms.
I held you as long as I could; you were gone.
I screamed, “Lord what are you doing to me, no, not now,” I said.
The nurses moved me and grabbed you but you were gone.
Just like the bible said, ”In a twinkling of an eye.”
I remember the sound of my voice as I screamed for help,
it seems like it took forever for the nurses to get there.
You left me heart-broken; I’ve always needed your help.
Through this cancer battle we have never given up.
I would say, “John, I just cannot do it.”
You would say “with God’s help you can do anything.”
I can remember you saying “By Jesus stripes, I am healed.”
You got your healing and you took your rest,
I trust God that he knows best.
Jonathan and I will always miss you;
you were my best friend and my husband.
Please continue to look after me as one of God’s chosen angels, you can.
I am truly scared, don’t really know how to go on but with God’s help,
I will and I can be strong.
I Love you, Retta.
P.S. I am blocking MSNBC J.
Acknowledgment
Words cannot adequately express the gratitude we have for all of you who gave consoled us during this time of bereavement. Your presence, prayers, and love and many acts of kindness have truly sustained us. To the medical teams at Atrium Health, Regina Porter, Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church and my family and friends, we pray the continued blessings of the Lord upon you.
The Granger Family
Miss Me, But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free!
Miss me a little – but not for long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me, but let me go.
For this journey that we all must take
And each must go alone;
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me, but let me go.
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Monday, February 25, 2019
PARKWOOD INSTITUTIONAL
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
802 Tom Hunter Road
Charlotte North Carolina 28213
Rev. Dr. Cathy C. Jones, Pastor, Officiating
