He was a retired electrical engineer, U. S. Marine Veteran of WW II having served in 1st Marine Division and a Baptist. He was a published author of "Thunder in the Morning" and a member of the International Electronic & Electrical Engineer Association. He was the son of the late Robert Young Grantham and Carrie May Varner Grantham.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Brown Grantham of Helena; two sons, Craig Herndon Grantham and wife, Janet of Monticello and Gary Wayne Grantham and wife, Laurie of Beaumont, TX; two brothers, Robert Grantham of California and John Lee Grantham of Mayflower; one sister, Ida May Kilpatrick of Cabot; eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
Condolences(6)
Regina Gay Hill Turner
Alexander, AR Saturday, March 8, 2025 So sorry for your loss Gary and Craig. Thanks again craig for helping me during the river flood at Mayflower. The friend you sent was my college roommate, also from FC. As a single adult I understand 5ge loss.Roger
Sioux City, IA Friday, May 17, 2013 Homer will be greatly missed upon his promotion into Heaven May our Loveing Father comfort his family and let us celebrate Homer's life eternal.Love in His Great Love,
Roger & Jodie Hanner
ROGER PEARCE
RUSSELLVILLE, AR Thursday, March 28, 2013 Debbie & I are sorry to hear of your loss. I always respected Brother Grantham and loved his family. Our prayers are with you during this time. We have lived in Russellville (Grace Baptist Church) for 18 years, We have 4 children & 8 grandchildren.Holly Beyer
brookings, OR Thursday, March 28, 2013 Homer you will always be in my heart for writing about My Uncle Monk Meyer in your book,THUNDER in the MORNING,thru your book I was able to see how much Monk was loved by all his men on Peleliu and Okinawa in the 4th JASCO.You are all my HEROES, SEMPER FI.Holly BeyerBarbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Craig and Janet, So sorry to hear about Mr. Grantham. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 20, 2013 RIP Mr. Homer we are going to miss you and all of your war stories around here at the Guesthouse.