Willie J. Grant, age 58, of Canton passed away early Saturday morning March 14, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was born July 20, 1956. He was a very loving and caring father but his greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Alfonsia Grant, his brother LeRoy Grant Jr., nieces; Stacy Lyn Grant and Lynette Grant.  Willie leaves to cherish his loving memory his children; Tamahara Holmes, Charlotte Armstead, Nikko ( Olympia) Grant, Nicholas Grant, stepdaughters; Tasha Walker and Nicole James, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, , brothers, Sylvester "Sly" Grant and Edward Grant, sisters; Marie (Robert) Crawford, Ella Grant, and Rosie L. Grant, special companions; Renee Grant, Gloria James, and Maria Howell, very special family and friends; Gene, Robert, Sandy, Darnell and Montley, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and  other relatives.