Bernard E. “Gene” Grantham Jr., 75, of Cataula, GA passed Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Columbus Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2020 at Striffler-Hamby in the Edgewood Hall, with Dr. Tommy A. Henschel officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 3:0pm-5:00pm in the Mill Room of Striffler-Hamby.
Mr. Grantham was born May 16, 1944 in Dothan, AL, the son of Bernard E. and Louise F. Grantham. Gene was a Lineman for IBEW, working there many years before retirement. He enjoyed fishing, farming, working on motors, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his four children, Lisa Grantham, Brian Grantham (Jodi), Kimberly Bartlett (Chadd), and Ashley Dockery (Shannon); mother, Louise Grantham; eight grandchildren, Brandi Banister (Brendan), Brain Hall, Shannon Grantham, Taylor Grantham (Ryan), Seth Bartlett, Brooke Simms (Ty), Ryan Bartlett, and Kiersten Bartlett; ten great grandchildren, one sister Martha Strickland.
Striffler-Hamby is entrusted with the arrangements; you may offer your condolences by visiting www.shcolumbus.com
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