Harold George Grant

Harold was born November 12, 1925, to George and Ella Grant. He and Mary Lou Fulbright were married June 15, 1946, in Osceola, Ark. They resided in Jackson until 1964, when they moved to Columbia. Mary Lou passed away November 26, 2009.

Harold was employed with State Farm Insurance Company for 30+ years. He began his career with State Farm as an entry level employee and worked his way up to Claims Superintendent.

Harold was an avid trout fisherman spending many summer days at Bennett Springs State Park. He also liked to chase the little white ball around on the golf course. He and Mary Lou rarely missed an MU basketball game, whether it was men’s or women’s, MU women’s softball games and MU football.

Harold is survived by sister, Alethea Brown (Don); daughters, Pat Singer of Hartsburg and Carol Kyd; son-in-law, Tom Kyd of Columbia; five grandchildren, Wendy Glascock and husband Chad, Ryan Kyd, Jeff Singer and wife Heidi, Michael Kyd and wife Cassie, and Kenneth Kyd and fiancée Morgan Patterson; and eight great-grandchildren, Grayson and Laken Glascock, Madalyn, Thomas, Lavae, Evelyn Kyd, and Opal and Augie Singer.

He was preceded in death by brother, Joe Don Grant; wife, Edna Mae; son-in-law, Thomas Singer; and infant daughter, Theresa Lynn Grant.

The family will have a private graveside service. Condolences may be sent to Carol Kyd 1510 North Circle, Columbia, MO. 65203 or Pat Singer 3100 E. Liberty Lane, Hartsburg, MO. 65039.