Bob Grant passed away Monday, January 7.  Bob began playing for Christ Church in 2004 and continued until eye surgery "benched" him.  He then continued to keep the board until this past year.

A Celebration of Life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road, with cremation to follow. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. in the church parlor.

Robert Bryant "Bob" Grant Jr.

GRANT, ROBERT BRYANT "BOB" JR., 89, born January 2, 1924 in Montgomery, AL, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013.

Bob graduated from Louisville Male High School in 1942. After which he and his beloved Audrey married in 1943. In 1944 Bob enlisted in the US Army Air Corps (now known as the US Air Force) where he served as a P47 pilot in the 9th Air Force serving in occupied Germany until 1946. After his Air Force service Bob attended University of Louisville Speed School and worked as an architectural draftsman until establishing Universal Sales Corp. One of his proudest achievements was introducing the Tower Crane from Europe to the United States including Louisville.

Bob was a member of Boaz Masonic Lodge #850, an avid bridge player and also a member of the 20/20 stock club.

He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Audrey Dodge Grant; his daughter, Robin Andari (Imad); son, Curt Grant (Holli); sister, Betty Gregory of Flower Branch, GA; and four beautiful granddaughters, Carrie and Ginger Grant, Elissa Hashemi and Emily Andari; and a host of friends.

Bob and Audrey have actively served Christ Church United Methodist Church since 1963, after transferring from 4th Avenue United Methodist. Celebration of Life will be at 2p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road, with cremation to follow. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. in the church parlor. Nunnelley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may go to the memorial fund of his church.