Chester Bud Grant

Chester Bud Grant, 89, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Born in Clarion County, Pennsylvania on February 3, 1935, he was the son of the late William Arnold Grant and Olive Best Grant. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher R. Gates.

After graduating from high school, Bud proudly served in the United States Navy. Following his time in the Navy, he worked in management within the furniture business, retiring after 35 years. Bud later worked for the Colonial Heights School System in their maintenance department for 10 years, a role he truly loved. A passionate sports fan, he especially enjoyed watching Atlanta Braves baseball and UVA basketball games. He was also a member of The Heights Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, Virginia. Known for his kindness and warm heart, Bud was a sweet and caring man who loved everyone and was loved in return.

He is survived by the love of his life, Drema L. Burton; children, Patty Gates (Keith), Kenny Grant (Cindy), and Sharon Boyd (Alan); grandchildren, Ryan Grant (Emily), Brittany Needham (Mike), and Grant Boyd (Kelsey); great-grandchildren, Conor and Brody Grant, Peyton and Baylor Boyd, and Alyssa Rackley; siblings, Wayne Grant, Walter Grant, and Larry Grant; and many other extended family members. 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, S Prince George, Virginia 23805. Arrangements are by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805.

“God saw he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered, “Come with Me.” With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.”