Reginald A. Grant
If not on leave, you could always find Reggie either delving into philosophy (indubitably the essence of the West Point existence) or FM 22-5. A true connoisseur of wine, women and song, Reggie faught the four-year battle with the system, and won. Roll over Sylvanus!
- Howitzer '78
Obituary
Reginald A. (Reggie) Grant (April 25, 1956 - January 15, 2022)
Reginald Antonio (Reggie) Grant, 65, passed on Saturday, January 15, 2022.
Reggie was born on Wednesday, April 25, 1956, in Woodland, North Carolina, to Floyd Grant and Elaine Grant.
A man of high integrity and service, he graduated from West Point Military Academy and proudly served in the U.S. Army. After 27 years of service in the Army, Reggie retired as a Colonel from the Army Reserves.
Developing weapon systems to support soldiers in combat remained his passion as he worked at LTV Aerospace and its successor company Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control for 31 years. He was known for pursuing excellence in all aspects of his life, inspiring others to follow in his footsteps.
Reggie loved God, his family, and his country. He enjoyed sailing, ballroom dancing, traveling, and driving his red Miata. Dressing up for any occasion, Reggie loved wearing bow ties. He loved to take his girls shopping and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with all of them.
Reggie was always a gentleman. He was warm, kind, and charismatic. A great listener and mentor to many, he genuinely cared about others well-being. Reggie's legacy as a compassionate leader lives on with all who knew him. He was courageous, resilient and never complained while battling cancer. Through his "never surrender" attitude, Reggie persevered and continued to enjoy life. Reggie dearly loved his family, and brought joy into everyone's lives. He always left you feeling a little brighter after speaking with you, and will be deeply missed by all.
Survivors: Wife, Carole Grant; three daughters -- Elizabeth Grant, Sarah Almanza and husband Rene, Susan Craig and husband Jeffrey; grandchildren -- Roman, Samantha, and Anna Grace; parents, Floyd and Elaine Grant; brothers -- Ronnie Grant and wife Sherry, and Eric Grant and wife Jackie; sister -- Valerie Grant; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Reginald Grant may be made to the West Point Association of Graduates in support of the Class of 1978 Gift Fund. Gifts may be made online at www.westpointaog.org/giveto78 or mailed to: West Point Association of Graduates, ATTN: Gift Operations, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY 10996.
Visitation: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 , at 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Rosary 7-7:30 p.m., at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 West Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, Texas 76013.
Funeral: Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1927 SW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, Texas.
Funeral Service Broadcast – Thursday, 01/27/2022, 11:30 a.m.
Burial Ceremony: Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas.
Reggie is a 1978 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, with a degree in General Engineering. He served 10 years on active duty in the U. S. Army as a field artillery officer. Reggie also holds an MBA with an emphasis in Performance Management from Dallas Baptist University. Continuing his service to country, Reggie was a Colonel in the U. S. Army Reserves, and commanded the 4th Brigade (Combat Service Support), 95th Division (Institutional Training). The Brigade Headquarters is in Grand Prairie, Texas. Other subordinate units and over 600 soldiers stationed in various locations in nine Midwestern States.
Reggie and his wife, Carole, live in Arlington, Texas, and have three daughters. His hobbies are skeet shooting and spoiling his daughters.
Reggie joined LTV Aerospace in 1992, after serving in the U.S. Army for 10 years. He had over 40 years of leadership, engineering, and experience in Functional and Program Management. Reggie was Manager of MFOM (MLRS Family of Munitions) System Integration from 1996 to 2000; Manager of Technology Planning within the Strategic Planning Department from 2000 to April 2002, Director in Program Management from April 2002 to February 2006, Director of LIMAWS and UK M270B1 programs beginning in February 2006.