Michael Grant

Michael l. Grant, a resident of Gulfport, passed away on his birthday, January 28, 2018, at the age of 62.  His birthday gift was he no longer had to suffer from his illness. He was loved so much by so many people in our community. He counseled and mentored troubled teens and young adults. There were so many testimonies of life saving  encouragement as they became successful adults. He loved to pitch them cards as a  dealer at our local casinos. Mike was always the life of every event and lived his life to the fullest. He never let his illness stop him from bringing happiness to others. Mike donated his body to science in hopes of a cure. Mike left behind an amazing and honorable legacy with dignity. A GO FUND ME account has been set up to help his son with finale expenses and to support him in school.
Michael was a resident of Gulfport, graduated from Harrison Central High School and also received his bachelor's degree in psychology with honors, and was also a dealer trade in the casino industry. He was employed with the Youth Detention Center of Gulfport Mississippi, Job Corps of Gulfport, Mississippi, 20 years with Casino Magic of Biloxi and Bay St Louis, and the Silver Slipper casino, and was a substitute teacher in Harrison County.
He was of the Christian faith and was an avid Saints and Atlanta Braves fan, was a coach for little leagues and flag football and a member at Rhodes fitness gym.
Memorial contributions may be made to GO-FUND-ME (Final expenses for Michael Grant) or donate to the Alzheimer's disease foundation for the advancement towards a cure
He was preceded in death by his father, James Grant Sr.; mother, Elsie Grant; sister, Ellen Grant; cousins, Bruse and Shirley Grant; and his #1 favorite mother-in-law, Linda 'MEMAW' Lowe.
Survivors include his ex-wife and best friend Terri Lowe Grant and their son, Brooks Michael Grant; step-daughter, Dresden Lowe Aldrich and her husband, Lance Aldrich and their 3 children; two brothers, James and Johnny Grant and their sons; His favorite cousins, Elizabeth Catalanotto and Becky Puckett Shaw; two sisters-in-law, Michelle Lowe Lantron and Jerri Lowe Shuffield and their families; and his best lifelong friends, Kevin Blankinship and Jay Dibble.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport served the family and memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com