Bud Grantham, 84 of Big Spring passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He will lie in state from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 and 9:00 am to 11:00 am Thursday December 23, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date
He was born April 11, 1937 to Odie and Kathryn Grantham. He married Angel Denton on June 16, 1960. In his early life he farmed with his dad in the Knott community. In the early 70’s Bud and Angel bought land in the Elbow Community. Through hard work, Bud and Angel together with their kids farmed that cotton that provided many blessings for the family. Rodney and Bud continued farming together until Bud’s retirement. Rodney continues to maintain the farm. Bud was mischievous, witty, and loved to joke around with people. A farmer, a cowboy, a husband, a daddy, and a special Ppaw.
He is survived by his son, Rodney Grantham and wife Dena, of Big Spring, daughters, Jami King and husband Roland of Big Spring, and Lana Follis and Rob Runnels of LaPorte, Texas. Grandchildren Jared Stevens and wife Randy of Baird, Texas, Blake Grantham and wife Rachael of Big Spring, Texas, Austin Grantham of San Antonio, Morgan Follis of Pasadena, Chasidy Grantham of Lubbock, Tyler Runnels of LaPorte, Texas, and Karmin Castillo and husband Steven of Big Spring, Texas, seven great grandchildren, Charlie Stevens, Landry Stevens, Stokley Stevens, Reid Grantham, Tucker Grantham, Leonidas and Lazarus Castillo. One sister, Vicky Ware and husband Gary, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Angel Grantham, a grandson, Jason Stevens, brother, Grady Grantham, nephews, Terry Grantham and Heath Ware.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com
