David L. Grant

David L. Grant, 84, of Chetopa, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Galena Nursing Center.

David was born on February 15, 1941, in Miami, Oklahoma to Leo Grant and Mary Josephine (Trinkle) Grant.  In 1959, David graduated high school in Joplin, Missouri, where he enjoyed several hobbies with his favorite being football.

In his early years, David worked in the inventory control field before transitioning to carpentry. He also worked at B&D Lumber inside the store for several years. David served in the US Army Reserves for seven years.

David was known for being a faithful Servant to the Lord, as well as for his love of woodworking. David was a Deacon to the church for over 27 years.   He was a proud member of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma.  When he wasn't listening to his wife talk, David was an avid Western watcher with many hours spent in his recliner watching GRIT.  He also enjoyed many afternoons on the farm playing "workup" with his children and grandchildren.

On July 9, 1960, David and Joyce Ann Brown were united in marriage in Chetopa, Kansas.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include:

One son – David Grant, Jr., and his wife, Janet, of Chetopa, Kansas

One sister - Patricia Morgan, and her husband, Don, of Diamond, Missouri

Five grandchildren – Josh Grant; Jacob Grant; Jessica Smith and her husband, Charles; Parker Grant; and Colton Grant and his wife, Paige

Two great-grandchildren – Harper Smith and Paisley Grant

One niece - Michelle Johnson

One great-niece - Dani

One great-nephew - Tyler

David was preceded in death by his mother, father, and his son, Mark Grant.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, 605 Locust, Chetopa.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in rural Chetopa.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.