Grant E. Hunsley Sr., 28, of Mill Creek, IN, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at his home.
He was born June 19, 1988, in LaPorte to Gary and Bonnie (Perkins) Hunsley.
Grant’s greatest pride and joy was his son, Junior. He loved spending quality time with him, giving him the best he could to any extent. They enjoyed four-wheeling, riding around in the semi, and getting out in the field. Grant was known for his strong and loyal work ethic, no matter what he was doing. He would help anyone with anything at any time. Grant had a special bond with his nieces and nephews and was Uncle Grant to many friends’ children.
Surviving are his parents, Bonnie Hunsley and Gary (Kristine) Hunsley; beloved son, Grant Hunsley Jr.; sisters, Carrie (Jeff) Ryan of Chicago, Amanda (Brian) Simmons of Michigan City, IN, and Whitney (Michael) VanAsdall of New Carlisle. IN; grandmothers, Genece Hunsley of LaPorte and Jeanne Perkins of LaPorte; special great aunt, Ina Mae Diedrich; nieces, Jaylin, Teja and Miya Simmons; nephews, Austin, Ryland and Lundin VanAsdall, and Elias Ryan; godsons, Kayden Jones and Kolby and Koltyn Grillo; and several other aunts, uncles, and many friends he claimed as family. He held a special place in his heart for Grant Jr.’s mother, Ashley Griffis.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Richard Hunsley and Marvin Ray Perkins; and uncles, Gary Simpson and Michael Northern.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. Visitation will be Monday from 3 p.m. until the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Bonnie Hunsley, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350. Funds will be used to set up a trust fund for Grant’s son.
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