Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 9:30 AM in the chapel of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home 5701 Hwy. 277 S. in Abilene. Interment will be held in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories. Visitation will also be held at funeral home on Friday evening from 5-7:00 PM.
Mark was born on June 2, 1961 in Abilene to James and Barbara (Taylor) Grant. He grew up with his older sister and younger brother. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1979. He went on to earn an associates degree from Weatherford College. Mark worked as a mechanic for many years initially with Volkswagen. He also had a successful career with Volvo working his way through the ranks. Mark was very intelligent and his love for chemistry and science led him enroll at Cisco College and start a new career path in Biotechnology. In recent years, Mark really enjoyed gardening. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, and most of all father who provided for his children. He loved his family he looked forward to times when he got to be with them. Life only got better when he became grandpa he shared a special relationship with his granddaughter Emery.
He is survived by his daughter, Shanelle Grant (Joseph); his son, Wade Grant; his parents, James “Jim” and Barbara Grant; his siblings, Susan Lamb and Vance Grant (Mindi); his granddaughter, Emery; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and lifelong friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elliott-hamil.com for the Grant family.
