My mom was a great lady who is survived by 8 kids, 43 grandkids and 9 great grandkids

This website is dedicated to our beautiful Julian. We want to keep his memory alive by having a place for his family, friends and loved ones to go to remember his amazing life. Julian was taken from us too soon and his loss is an unbearable pain to my family. We wish to remember him with honor, grace and love. We would love to hear about the good times with Julian and all the lives he touched and we know there are many. He was an amazing son, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed and forever loved. His bubbly spirit and trademark goofy laugh will echo in our hearts forever. We love and miss you Julian..

On November 25th at approximately 7:30 am our father in heaven called one of his soldiers home. His soldier wanted no fanfare. His soldier wanted no crying. His soldier wanted no heavy hearts. This soldier of God was a simple man of simple means. His mission was simple. Love all people the way Christ loved him. This soldier never swayed from his orders. He studied his mission with great joy and intensity. The bible was his weapon and his spirit was his courage. His courage allowed him to stand on the principle of righteousness. Jesse wanted no funeral or memorial in his honor. He always said these events are for the living. He said when his soul departs his body, the body is merely flesh. What I think he would say if he were here is: Grieve not, for I am going to a place where I hope to one day meet you.

Jesse James Grant was the eldest son of John and Eula Mae Grant. Jesse had 5 siblings, Lessie (deceased), Ulysses (Cecil)(deceased), Rudolphus (Rudy), Ann (Ruby) (deceased) and Joe (deceased). He was born in Montezuma, Georgia in 1928. Jesse spent the majority of his childhood in Cusseta, Ga. Jesse was the 1st African American to graduate from Cusseta Industrial High School.

In 1948 along with Cecil and Rudy, Jesse moved to Toledo, Ohio. It was in Toledo, where he met his bride Florence Lily (Sue) Mines. They were married in 1949. Together, Jesse and Sue had 7
children. James, Colonel, Daniel, Maurice, Earl (deceased), Verelyn and Patricia. Over the years, Jesse and Sue had 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.

After 31 years of service, Jesse retired from General Tire Corporation in 1983. He was a Lead Machine Operator for most of his working years. He will truly be missed by all he touched.

Gabriel James Tapia 24, died unexpectedly, on November 16th 2014, in Medford, OR. , but is a true Ventura County native. He left behind many loved ones, his loving wife Karman and beautiful son Friday age 4, whom were the loves of his life, also, his parents Paula and Jason Hiott, and father Gaston Tapia, grandmother ConnieHearne, grandparents Gloria and Javier Tapia, great-grandparent’s Walt and Marge Birch, aunt Samantha Hearne, brothers: Anthony Garcia, Antonio and Jr. Tapia, and JJ Hiott. Along with his sisters, Jazmin Rivera, Jaylea, and Hannah Hiott, as well as many cousins, great aunt’s, and uncle’s, and many friends who loved him dearly. The family takes comfort in knowing that Gabriel, a believer in Christ is no longer suffering, and is rejoicing in the Lord’s presence. Rev 21:4 says, That God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Gabe had a huge heart and loved everyone and would do anything he could to help others. Against all odds he graduated from high school, and completed vocational school for solar energy. In Oregon he worked as a tree arborist, and worked on a hand crew during fire season. Gabriel was good with his hands and could fix most anything, but was mostly obsessed with cars. He will be greatly missed.