Severn, NC – Thomas Benthall "Tommy" Grant, 62, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2023, in his home.  Born in Ahoskie, he was a son of the late Joseph Ruben Grant and Anne Benthall Grant.  He was also predeceased by a brother, Joseph William Grant and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Griffin.

Tommy attended Frederick Military Academy from 8th grade to the 11th grade, was a 1978 graduate of Southampton Academy, and was a 1986 graduate of Elon College.  He was a branch manager of Link-Belt Mid Atlantic in Chesapeake.  He was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved to fish and hunt, loved to cook and take care of his yard, and especially loved Severn, NC.  Most of all he was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 34 years, Kristi Grant; two daughters, Danielle Grant and Julia Grant (Tucker); a granddaughter, Harper Holmstrom; a sister, Betty Jo Bain (Pond); three nieces, Tiffany Pecht (Laine), Jessica Hoffman (Andrew), and Alexandra Vick (Hank); two nephews, Travis Griffin and Glenn Griffin; three great nephews, Hunter Bustin, Grant Hoffman, and Tripp Pecht; four great nieces, Tenley Hoffman, Ava Lee Hoffman, Charley Pecht, and Chandler Pecht; his father-in-law, Albert W. Griffin; a brother-in-law, Albert Lee Griffin (Paula); and a longtime caregiver and friend, Sharon Rose.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Severn Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Corbett, Mr. Pond Bain, and Mr. R.P. Watson officiating.  Burial will follow in Severn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30PM Wednesday in Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Avenue, Franklin, VA and suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity.

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