89R23323 DSH-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 825
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Roy Leonard Grant Sr. of Houston, who passed away on March 30,
2025, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Born in Chester on September 20, 1939, to Ezell
Grant and Doris Wells, Roy Grant grew up with the companionship of
two sisters, Gloria and Nelvia; he graduated from Chester High
School, and he went on to enlist in the U.S. Army in 1969 and to
complete a tour of duty in Germany; after concluding his military
service, he worked as a pipefitter at the Goodyear Chemical plant
for 35 years before retiring; and
WHEREAS, In 1963, Mr. Grant exchanged vows with the love of
his life, Bobbie Jean Grant, and the couple shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned 54 years until her passing in 2017; Mr. Grant
took great pride in his daughters, Cynthia, Barbara, and Bridgette,
and his sons, Roy and Ira; with the passing years, he saw his
treasured family grow to include 23 grandchildren and 36
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Grant was involved in numerous organizations in
Northeast Houston; his volunteer efforts included service as a
member of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform
Now, as the commissioner of the East Houston Athletic Club, as
president of Smokey Jasper Park, and as a board member for the East
Houston Civic Club and the Lakewood Park Advisory Committee; his
interest in civic affairs was also reflected in his work with State
Representative Senfronia Thompson, U.S. Representative Sheila
Jackson Lee, and other elected officials; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Roy Grant will
forever remember his kindness, his leadership, and his service to
his community, and his legacy will continue to be appreciated for
many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Roy Leonard Grant
Sr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
his daughters, Cynthia Grant and her husband, Clifford, Barbara
Grant, and Bridgette Grant and her husband, Johnny; to his sons, Roy
Leonard Grant Jr. and his wife, Placiel, and Ira Grant and his wife,
Shanquetta; to his stepson, Willie Meeks, and his wife, Michelle;
to his sister, Nelvia Jean Reese; to his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roy Grant.