Eugene Lawrence Grant

Eugene Lawrence Grant, 95, passed away on September 3rd, 2021, with family at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Betty Aldrich Grant Hafley and Roscoe Riley Grant. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Linda on January 20th, 2021. Eugene is survived by children, Carl (Ruth) Grant and Jan (Ron) Rode; grandchildren, Carl Aaron (Kasey), Jason (Kari), and Zachary (Rachel); and great grandchildren, Taylor, Madison, Mya, and Payton, Ruby, Georgia, and Kaia.

Eugene served in the Army occupying Germany after WWII and he worked 40+ years as a machinist and tool and die maker at Barry-Wehmiller Companies in St. Louis.

Eugene was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was mild-mannered, humble, quiet and kind to all. Eugene and Linda enjoyed regional travel when they were younger and took their children to see historical and geographical sights and to check out books at the library every two weeks. He was also well known for his love of his toy and model train collections (which he would gladly run and show to anyone who asked), fixing any mechanical device that needed fixing (being widely known as “Mr-Fixit” for his ability to build or repair anything he put his mind to), telling his stories about racing his cars (before he got married), doing jigsaw puzzles, swimming, reading (especially his Bible) and eating good food (especially his Son-In-Law’s BBQ and his daughter’s cooking). Eugene’s gentle spirit and smile, willingness to share experiences and expertise will be forever missed by his family

The family is having a graveside service at 10:00 am On September 18, 2021 at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in St. Ann, Missouri. The family appreciates all the love and support from people around the world during Eugene’s very recent and quick health decline. Messages and fond memories are encouraged at www.alexanderstlouis.com

In lieu of flowers, prayers would be appreciated or you making a donation to your favorite charity. The family wants everyone to be safe in the current COVID-19/Delta situation, so no meal function is being planned after the ceremony. This ceremony will last 30 to 45 minutes.