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Neil Alexander Grant

August 18, 1934 - November 16th, 2022

 

Neil Grant passed away at the age of 88 on November 16th surrounded by loved ones at KC Hospice House. His positive attitude and gentle spirit guided him through a 10-year battle with Non-Hodgkin Mantel Cell Lymphoma. 

 

Neil was born in Kansas City, Missouri at Saint Joseph Hospital on August 18th, 1934, to Morrison and Louise Grant of Mission, Kansas. He grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Central High School in 1952. He attended CMSU and Kansas City University and served two years in the Army in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He played second base and outfield on Ban Johnson league Baseball teams into his college years and was an Eagle Scout attending Scout Camp each summer. He was inducted into the Tribe of Mic-O-Say as a Boy Scout.

 

During his 47-year career, Neil played a leading role in helping build House of Lloyd in Grandview, Missouri. Neil was the founder Harry Lloyd’s first employee! His leadership, passion and commitment helped build House of Lloyd from importer and seller of fireworks as well as small gift items to House of Lloyd’s position as one of the largest party plan sales companies in the United States. At some time over the years, Neil had led virtually every department in the company. Starting with, he would say with pride, “Firecracker Packer.” 

 

During his last few years while serving as Executive Vice President, Neil spent an increasing amount of time serving as General Manager of Loch Lloyd before his final retirement. Neil was honored by House of Lloyd in 1990 with the development of the “Neil Grant Award.” This award was created in honor of Neil for his faithful service to House of Lloyd and was awarded annually to the person exemplifying these qualities. Loyalty – Ability – Caring – Attitude

 

Neil’s loyalty and caring service to others extended beyond his work at House of Lloyd. He was a member of Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Neil also served many years on the Ozanam Pathways Board; where he was active in the yearly Ozanam auction and served as a mentor to the youth at Cornerstone of Care.

 

Neil studied history and often used the lessons of history to guide his decisions in work and in life. His work enabled him to visit many countries throughout the world where he gained a deeper appreciation of a variety of cultures, inclusive of their stories and perspectives. 

 

Neil’s love of the outdoors was evident in his passion for hiking and skiing in Colorado, and gardening at home. The family trips with Neil to the YMCA of the Rockies brought many fond memories of his cheerful and encouraging outlook. 

 

He was a loving, caring husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Donna Grant. His four children: Scott Grant (Jackie), Diana Benson (Nick), Laura Waters (Kale) and Steven Grant (Shelley). His 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Neil is also survived by his two sisters Nancy McKibben and Margarette Grant as well as many nieces and nephews.

 

Services on December 22nd at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, 9400 Nall Ave., Overland Park, Kansas. Visitation at 1:00pm with the Memorial service at 2:00pm. Services will also be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbQQYomuJCA

 

In lieu of flowers please consider donating in Neil’s name to one of the following organizations:

 

1.     KU Endowment for Cancer:  (The cancer research fund is preferred, and will be recognized in your receipt.)

 

2.     Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care.

 

 

 

3.     Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church Online Giving

 

 

 
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Location:
Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church
Address:
9400 Nall Ave.
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66207
Date of Service:
Dec 22, 2022
Time of Service:
1:00 pm
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Memorial Service
Location:
Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church
Address:
9400 Nall Ave.
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66207
Date of Service:
Dec 22, 2022
Time of Service:
2:00 pm
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Condolences

Nora Alexander Dec 04, 2022

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Steve, I was sad to see the obituary for Mr Grant in the KC Star today. I can recall good memories of working at the firework stands during high school.We were given small calculators to add up the fireworks and I hated when I accidently pressed clear in the middle of a large transaction.We would celebrate the end of the holiday with a good bottle rocket fight. And then there was junior prom in one of his big cars. Mostly though I enjoyed seeing Mr Grant at his internal med doctor visits as I work at the front desk. He humored me in laughing at these memories. God bless you and your family.

Jerry Haake Dec 04, 2022

Business friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

My sympathy for learning of Neil's passing. It has been a while but i was blessed to work with him during his time as the GM for Loch Lloyd CC. He was such an honorable and trustworthy person, one to emulate. May God Bless all of his family and accept Neil into heaven with open arms!

wallace underwood Dec 04, 2022

neighbor ,Kansas City ,Missouri

So sorry. One good man.

Harold Hatch Dec 04, 2022

High School Friend ,KC ,Missouri

Neil was a very nice guy and friend.I always looked up to him. He was a nice part of my high school memories.

Barbara Blair Peden Dec 04, 2022

High School Classmate ,Raymore ,Missouri

Dear Donna, My late husband, Jim Peden, and I were both Neil's classmates and enjoyed working with him when he chaired the Central High School Reunion Committee. What a fine leader, and a kind and humble man. My sincere sympathy to you. Barb Peden

Craig Creason Dec 04, 2022

Family friend ,Coppell ,Texas

Condolences to the Grant family. I remember working the fireworks stands in the summers during my high school years with Mr. Grant and his children. One summer Mr. Grant had me drive his car with the trunk loaded with fireworks to restock the fireworks tent in Columbia, MO.

KENNETH SCHMITZ Dec 05, 2022

former co worker ,Waukesha ,Wisconsin

i was one of many people blessed by neil at the house of lloyd. his caring servant leadership was there every single day. his legacy is a very clear example of agape love. well done thy good and faithful servant

Charlotte Belger Dec 06, 2022

friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

I knew Neil through his wife Donna who had been a high school classmate. Neil embodied all that is good in a man. His calm and gentle demeanor was a perfect cover for his inner strength. Together the Grant's accomplished amazing things.

Craig Cartwright Dec 06, 2022

Friend ,Leawood ,Kansas

Donna and family very sorry for your loss. Neil was a real gentleman and a pleasure to work with.

Patti and Gary Luetticke Dec 06, 2022

Jackie’s sister ,Port st lucie ,Florida

Sorry for your loss.

Jerry Bragaw Dec 09, 2022

Worked @ H.O. l. ,Grandview ,Missouri

Neil was a great man,he was always so kind to everyone. He always lifted me every time I spoke to him !

Paul Gemeinhardt Dec 09, 2022

Dear Donna, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Neil was a great friend and role model for the Ozanam children. He also was a true friend and mentor to me and I appreciated all of the support he gave to me as a member of the Ozanam Board of Directors and later is activity with Cornerstones of Care.