Ted Obituary (1931 - 2023) - Texas City, Texas

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Theo E. Grant (Ted) was born April 20, 1931. He passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at home surrounded by family in Pasadena, Texas. Ted was born in Redfield, New York to Theo D. and Agnes L. Grant, the youngest son of nine children. He met the love of his life, Mary Ann Connor, and they married in Jacksonville, Texas in 1957. He graduated from Sandy Creek High School in New York, then obtained a Bachelor of Industrial Arts degree from Oswego State University of New York. After college, he joined the United States Air Force, proudly serving in the USAF and USAF Reserves as a pilot for 28 years retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. Ted then began a 23-year career in education and was a teacher and counselor at Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena ISD for most of his career. He obtained a Master of Educational Leadership degree from Prairie View A&M University. Upon retirement, Ted and Mary Ann traveled the country in their RV and spoiled their grandchildren. He always remained busy and active in his community at St. Pius V Catholic Church, Rotary Club of Pasadena, Pasadena Area Retired School Educators (PARSE), Pasadena ISD HOSTS program, Knights of Columbus, Council 3700 and Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Classics. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Eloise Jones, Dexter Grant, Duane Grant, Barbara Cefaratti, Phil Grant, Phyllis Grant, Larry Grant, Helen Cicchinelli, and son-in-law, Gary Smith. Ted is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Ann Grant; children: Maggi Cain, Jim Grant (Jackie), Julie Martin (George), Kristin Smith; grandchildren: Josh Cain (Jennifer), Jaime Brazell (Karah), Jana Cain, Mandy West (Bubba), Grant Martin (Kacy), David Martin (Bre'Anne), Connor Grant (Alyssa), Carson Grant (Madison), Cammie Potter (Trey), Zach Smith, Zoey Smith, Casey Garcia, Brandon Sam and Travis Smith. He is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren with two on the way, two brothers-in-law, and three sisters-in-law as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers are Josh Cain, Grant Martin, David Martin, Connor Grant, Carson Grant, Zachary Smith, Brandon Sam and Travis Smith In lieu of normal remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to Wounded Warriors or the charity of your choice. Services will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024, at St. Pius V Catholic Church, 824 Main Street, Pasadena, Texas 77506. There will be a rosary followed by visitation at 9:00 AM and a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. In lieu of normal remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to Wounded Warriors or charity of your choice.