William Jerry Grantham
April 16, 1950 - August 8, 2020
William “Sarge” Jerry Grantham, age 70 of Boyceville, WI joined his beloved wife Gretchen on Saturday, August 8, 2020 under the loving care of Heartland Hospice. Jerry was born April 16, 1950 in Hahira, GA to Oscar and LaTrelle (Wise) Grantham. In April of 1968 he enlisted in the army. He proudly served his county which included a tour in Vietnam. After the army he explored various career paths and eventually went into retirement. Everyone who knew Sarge can appreciate his gift of telling stories. The family encourages you to remember him by thinking of one or the many stories you may have heard from him over the years. Jerry is survived by his children Jerry Grantham Jr., Amy Grantham, Harley (Jennifer) Grantham, Samantha Burger, Craig (Catherine) Edwards, Scott (Laura) LaVair and Amber (Brent Kobs) LaVair; sister Sherry (Jim) Griffith, brothers Mike (Ensun) Grantham, Gene (Gloria) Grantham and Wally (Judy) Rewis; He is further survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Gretchen, parents Oscar “Shorty” and LaTrelle Grantham, stepfather Buddy Carter, brothers Levy and Oscar “Bo” Grantham, son Dwayne Grantham and daughter Rose Marie. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be mailed to Heartland Hospice 3410 Oak Wood Mall Drive #400, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
William “Sarge” Jerry Grantham, age 70 of Boyceville, WI joined his beloved wife Gretchen on Saturday, August 8, 2020 under the loving care of Heartland Hospice. Jerry was born April 16, 1950 in Hahira, GA to Oscar and LaTrelle... View Obituary & Service Information