Billy Ray Grant, age 68, of Ashland passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 in Wyoming.
Billy Ray Grant was born August 8, 1951 along with his sister Kay. He attended the Broadus schools until he left to go work with his brother, Cliff, driving semi-trucks on various local jobs.
He owned a bar in Ranchester, Wyoming and the Cashway Truck Stop in Broadus, Montana. He married Toni Morton in 1974 and they had a son, Billy Ray Grant. He later married Glenda McKelvey in 1997 and they made their home in Ashland, Montana until the time of his death. When Billy and Glenda first married Billy was not a cat lover and was adamant that they would not have any cats but a couple of years later Billy softened his stance on cats and surprised Glenda with a kitten for her birthday. He worked for Riverside Construction starting in 2003 until medical conditions forced him to retire in 2019. He drove side dump and belly dump trailers. He enjoyed working for them. He was gone from home during the construction season and then laid back for the winter. Billy enjoyed participating in derby races.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda; his brother Cliff Grant of Broadus, MT; his son Billy Ray (Stephani) Grant of California; his granddaughter Piper and grandson, Max of California; numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by one brother, Cliff Grant; a sister-in-law, Carla (Jay) Johnson; step-sons, Laiben (Trudi) Woods and Wade Woods; his mother-in-law, Eva McKelvey; two granddogs, Stormie & Diesel and a fur baby Crackers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Nellie Grant; siblings: Gene Grant, Willard Grant, James Grant, Kay Ostrum, Nellie Johnstone, Esther Sandine, Marie Farrar.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Interment will be held in the Valley View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Carol Schneidt says
Prayers to the Grant family.
Carla & Jay says
So sad to see you go brother-in-law but I know you are no longer suffering!! You will be missed by all who cared about you! Rest in Peace!
Skin and Betty Collins says
Prayers and thoughts go out to all the Grant families. Bill will be missed by so many of his family and friends. Rest in peace Bill your pain is now all gone.
Vanna L. Byrd says
Prayers and condolences to all the Grant family.
Deb McClaren says
Glenda I’m so sorry to hear about Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Ginger says
Glenda, Cliff, and extended families: Sincere condolences on the passing of Bill. He was a good man from a good family and will be missed by all who knew him. Thinking of you all with love and hope some comfort comes quickly. Peace to you, Bill….until we all meet again.
Lori Reierson says
Glenda and family Ken and I are so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alveda Hurst says
So sorry to see this. RIP Bill. Condolences to the family
SALLY A. BORLA says
CLIFF AND ALL OF BILL’S FAMILY–SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BROTHER –I DIDN’T KNOW HIS FAMILY BUT I WAS FRIENDS WITH MARIE AND NELLIE AND KNOW YOU WERE ALL A WONDERFUL CARING FAMILY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE BUT LEFT THIS WORLD WAY TOO YOUNG. MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL OF THE FAMILY AND ESP. CLIFF.
Andrita Harris says
Deepest Sympathy and Condolences for Grant Family. Sorry for your loss.
Patricia Franklin says
My condolences to Bill’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.
patsy houseman says
Glenda, sorry about your loss of Bill. Cousin, you are in my prayers
Bub and Carlene Gaskill says
Condolences to the Grant family.
Bonnie Powell says
Glenda and Family,
So sorry to hear of Bills passing. God Bless him, and all of you.
Molly and John Carmichael says
Thinking of you and sending our prayers for peace.
Wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
So sorry & many past memories
Shannon lucas says
Bill was a great guy one of my first bosses at the cash way always had a joke sorry for your loss hugs Shannon lucas
Janis Ferrell says
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. I didn’t know him very well, but do know that he suffered a long time. Hugs and prayers go out for you Cousin Glenda.
Gracie Ann Hill says
Glenda and family….we send blessings and prayers of comfort during this time and the days to come. It has been many years since we connected but wanted you to know I care.
Shawn and Wendy Richards says
So sorry, sending thoughts and prayers for all.
Cindy Stanton says
Glenda & family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort during this sad time of loss. May God bless you.
Ed and Bev Schaffer says
Our thoughts and prayers to the Grant families.
Steve and Joy Pehringer says
Thoughts and prayers to the family of Bill Grant.
Fran & Stan Oswald says
Glenda and the rest of the Grant family…so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.
Josephine Meidinger says
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to the family of Bill Grant