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John Walter Grantham, age 76, of Ashford, Alabama, passed away November 8, 2026, at Southeast Health Medical Center.

John was born in Houston County, Alabama, to Willie Junior Grantham and Mary Frances Campbell Grantham. He graduated from Slocomb High School and served in the Army Reserve. An electrician by trade, he worked at Sony for more than 25 years.

John enjoyed fishing and cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide. His family will cherish the memories of the life they shared with him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Junior Grantham; his son, Benjamin Grantham; and his brother, Danny Grantham.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his former wife of 53 years and the mother of his children, Brenda Grantham; his mother, Mary Frances Booth; his sons, Wane Kelly Grantham (Rebecca), Josh Grantham (Avi), and Brandon Grantham; his sisters, Kay Sullivan (Bobby), Janice Grantham, and Mary Grantham; And Multiple Grandchildren.