Michael "Mike" David Grant's Obituary
Lakeview-Michael "Mike" David Grant, age 52, of Lakeview passed away very unexpectedly, at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born on October 9, 1967 in Big Rapids, the son of David and Phyllis (Hoolihan) Grant. Mike attended Chippewa Hills High School, where he played football and served at St Michael's Catholic Church throughout all four years. He graduated with the class of 1986. He was employed by Crawford Contracting. Mike married Kelly Ann McKinney on October 3, 1992 at St. James Catholic Church in Grand Rapids.
Mike was a funny, loving man with a huge heart, a passion for everything he did, and a deep faith in God. He could strike up a conservation with anyone. He loved tractors, toy tractor collecting, tractor pulls, NTPA truck pulls and all things related to heavy equipment. He could drive anything. He was a diehard Lions and WWE wrestling fan. He enjoyed classic cars, doing burnouts, and watching his kids' sporting events and band performances. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteered at church, including helping at the fish fry's and pancake breakfasts. He was very proud of his grandpa's restored Farmall H, and his antique semi-truck "Hard Times". More than anything Mike loved his family and friends and laughing with them.
Mike will be greatly missed by his wife of 27 years, Kelly Grant of Lakeview; his children, Danielle (Hunter) Koch of Saginaw, Theodore, Terrence, Courtney and Benjamin Grant all of Lakeview; his Mother, Phyllis Grant of Rodney; 3 brothers, Tim (Dana) Grant of St. Augustine, FL, Kevin (Tammy) Felix of Spencer, OH, Tom (Connie) Grant of Rodney; his sister, Debra (Richard) Blodgett of Suttons Bay; numerous cherished aunts and uncles; 15 nieces and nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews; and his 3 dogs, Daisy, Lily and Odie who will miss him every day.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Grant; his maternal grandparents, John and Bea Hoolihan; his paternal grandparents, John and Jeanette Grant; his fathers-in-law, William McKinney and Joseph Scher; uncles, Jim and Bill Grant, Bill Hohl; aunt, Laura Grant; niece, Brittany McKinney; and brother-in-law, William "Bubba" McKinney.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Howard City, with Father James VanderLaan officiating. Interment will take place at Hinton Township Cemetery immediately following the service. The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the church. A rosary service will be at 7:30 PM.
Those wishing to make a donation in Mike's memory are asked to consider the charity of their choice. Condolences to the family may be made utilizing the guestbook at www.brighamfuneralchapel.com
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