Delton "Bo" Grantham Jr., age 78, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Sunday January 27, 2019. Delton was born November 29, 1940 in Richland Parish, Louisiana to Vernita Odom Grantham and Delton Grantham, Sr. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel, 601 Highway 80 East, Haughton, Louisiana 71037, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM. Pastor Ransom Ashley will serve as officiant.
Bo was foremost a lover of life and all of the experiences that come with it. No matter the environment or occasion, whether in a fishing boat, on a car drive, in a restaurant, or his faithful recliner, "Papaw" Bo was the center of attention. Prankster and jokester describe his attitude as well as anything. He was known as a diehard sports fan who taught his entire family how to follow in his footsteps. His love for food, gardening, and great cooking is carried on by everyone in the family and no one appreciated a backyard cookout quite like Bo. His tomatoes each year will be missed by every child, grandchild, and everyone else lucky enough to reap those harvests. In his career, he was a successful finance manager in Alexandria and Shreveport, Louisiana.
Delton was preceded in death by his parents, Vernita Odom Grantham and Delton Grantham; brother, Doyle Grantham; and grandchild, Cory Grantham. He is survived by his wife, Tommye Gayle Grantham; daughter, Judi Clark with husband Todd; son, Phillip Grantham wife Tanya; son, Jeffery Grantham wife Ramona; son, Darrin Grantham wife Jill; sister, Carolyn Hough husband Truman; grandchildren, Jared Clark wife Bre, Zachary Clark, Joshua Grantham fiancé Lucy, Steven Burke wife Katie, Alana White husband Dustin, David Grantham, Blair Grantham, Dillon Grantham, Zayne Grantham wife Anna, Kelsey Grantham; great grandchildren, Delton Clark, Riley Atkinson, Parker Atkinson, Reese Burke, Landon White, Anna Holland, Brentton Burnley, Carter Grantham and Evangeline Grantham.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in his honor to the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, P. O. Box 3949, Shreveport, LA 71101-3949. http://www.sbrescuemission.com/get-involved/give-funds/
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillCrestMemorialFH.com for the Grantham family.
