Beloved husband of Juanita Grande, loving father of Donnie E. Grande, Andrew "Skeeter" (Pam) Grande, Johnny (Sherry) Coleman, Virginia Rowland, Patricia (Craig) Harrington and David A. (Diane) Coleman, caring grandfather of 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 AFL/CIO for over 50 years.