Jeffrey N. Grant, Sr.

January 29, 1928 - May 29, 2021

U.S. Veteran

PUBLIC VIEWING (Walk Through)

Sunday, June 6, 2021

1PM – 5PM

Corprew Funeral Home Chapel

 

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Monday, June 7, 2021

11:00 AM

Corprew Funeral Home Chapel

1822 Portsmouth Blvd.

Portsmouth, VA 23704

 

FINAL RESTING PLACE

Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

3920 Airline Blvd.

Chesapeake, VA 23321

 

 

COVID19 REGULATIONS FOR ATTENDING VIEWING AND CHAPEL SERVICES AT CORPREW FUNERAL HOME

Due to the recent increase in COVID19 cases, the governor of Virginia has established guidelines to reduce the spread of this pandemic virus. In an effort to keep our families, staff and facilities safe we are asking that all visitors comply with the following directives:

** Be subject to temperature checks, hand sanitation and social distancing of nothing less than 6 feet within the facility

**Facial coverings that cover the nose and mouth are required and must remain on while inside of the facilities for viewing and services

** Refrain from kissing, hugging, embracing others as your enter or leave the facilities to help reduce the spread of the virus

** If you are experiencing a cold or flu-like symptoms, please do not enter the funeral home at any time

** Chapel services are limited to 50 People, per Governor’s Executive Order #67 effective April 1, 2021 

** During viewing hours, visitors may enter 10 at a time through a walk through process of viewing the deceased without lingering or having a large gathering

 

It is our sincere effort and duty to ensure that the families we serve will be safe and protected during this pandemic. Our facility is sanitized hourly to disinfect and safeguard against the spread of the COVID19 virus. May God bless you and your families and keep us safe in His care. Thank you for continuing to allow us to serve you in your time of need and bereavement.

 

 

 
Mr. Jeffrey Nathaniel Grant Sr. (Nat), 93, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 29th in North Hampton County, VA to the late Virgie Grant-Barnes and James Clark. Mr. Grant was married to his beloved wife the late Carrie Belle Grant on February 4, 1948. They were happily married for 60 years.
After serving honorably in the armed forces, Mr. Grant worked at the Brentwood Veterinarian Hospital. In the late 1960s, he was one of the first African Americans to open his own dog grooming business in Portsmouth, VA named the Poodle Palace. He retired after 50+ years and turned his legacy over to his son Maurice. Mr. Grant was a faithful member of Miracle Christian Center Portsmouth where he was the father of the church. He was a loving and kind person and was always willing to help others. He enjoyed traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He was also an active member of the Portsmouth Crime Relations (PCR) Neighborhood Watch program where he received several awards.
Mr. Grant was preceded in death by his mother Virgie Grant-Barnes, father James Clark, stepfather Albert Barnes. He was also preceded by one brother Albert Grant, and sisters Audrey Kelly and Mildred Brewer.
Mr. Grant is survived by his four loving children, Elder Jeffery N. Grant Jr. (Linda), Maurice A. Grant (Wilhemina), Cynthia D. Robinson (Ronald) and Andrea L. Burston (Marcus). He also leaves his memories to seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Grant also had a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.