James L. Grant

October 9, 1955 - October 1, 2013

James “Jimmy” L. Grant, 57, of Shamrock Drive, Sligo, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at the UMPC Presbyterian Hospital due to injuries sustained in a work accident. Born October 9, 1955 in Brookville; he was the son Shirley Maxine Hilliard Grant of Sligo and the late James Junior Grant. He was married on August 21, 1982 to his high school sweetheart Jeanie Salvo; and she survives. Jimmy was a 1974 graduate of Union High School. He was the owner of Jim Grant Plumbing, Heating, and Wiring. Jimmy was of the Methodist faith. He loved the outdoors.  He was an avid hunter and enjoyed his elk hunting trips to Colorado.  He also loved his dog, Kali. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Marcus J. Grant of Sligo; a daughter, Sheena M. Grant of Sligo; father and mother –in-law, Carmen and Theresa Salvo of Shippenville; two sisters, Shari Wiser and her husband, Ron, of Sligo, and Karen Paulden of Sligo; a brother, Greg Grant and his wife, Cindy, of Sligo; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013, at the Burns Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., 434 Main Street, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013, in the funeral home with Rev. Larry Piper officiating. Entombment will be held in the Rimersburg Cemetery Mausoleum.