STAUNTON, VA… James Preston Grant, 66, widower of Kathryn R. Grant, died Friday, January 1, 2016 in Kings Daughters Community Health and Rehab. He was born on March 15, 1949 in Charlottesville, the son of the late James Pelston and Rosie Leone (Johnson) Grant. Prior to retirement, Mr. Grant worked in construction and landscaping. He enjoyed fishing, country music and helping others. Surviving family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Kimberly Grant of Crimora; a daughter, Jessica Grant of Staunton; a granddaughter, Kayla Grant of Crimora; a sister, Frances Apperson of Waynesboro; his friend and the mother of his children, Betty (Graham) Grant of Staunton; a nephew, Alan Apperson and his wife, Donna, of Charlottesville; and a niece, Alicia O’Keefe and her husband, Tommie, of Waynesboro. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 4, 2016 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by Mr. Harold Munson. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Augusta Dog Adoptions, 4224 Wakefield Road, Richmond, VA 23235.