James Grant Obituary

I recently just found out Kirk passed I'm deeply sorry for his loss. I just want everyone to know Kirk has done so much for me and so many people he's helped and was absolutely iconic he's done so many things and taught me so much on law and things when it pertains to business as well as rights of the law and business and has been someone that I will always remember as a hero to do many and loved by so many and I'm sorry again for his loss

Alexandra, I was devastated to learn of your dad´s passing. I have so many fond memories of my trips to charleston especially staying at Folly with Kirk. He was a special friend and wonderful person. Would love to hear from you. You were the light of his extraordinary life

Please have a relative contact me. We've been trying to contact Kirk....so sad we're too late.we

Kirk was a professor during law school. We became good friends. I was deeply saddened learning of his death. Last time I saw him was about four years ago in Charleston. We had a nice time reminiscing about the good old law school days. RIP my friend. I hope we meet again.

Kirk was my Contracts Law Professor @ Touro Law School in Huntington, NY in the 1980's. Not one student wasn't afraid of getting called on by him to answer a complex contracts question. It was a healthy fear, one borne in respect for his no-nonsense approach to learning. He ended up being my favorite professor there. He gave me the highest "A" that semester. I ended up loving contracts & deeply understanding them because of his patience & vast knowledge. I am saddened to learn of his passing, but feel the need to memorialize just what a wonderful teacher he was. He will be sorely missed.
Rosanne Benisatto, Touro Law School Class of 1987.

I had the pleasure of being assigned to work for Kirk at BD&G in Boston. He was such a refreshing and entertaining man. He made the average day such fun. Kirk was assigned the job of organizing a lunch for summer associates. Instead of a stuffy office setting - he had me order at least 30 boxed lunches and we marched off to the Boston common on a beautiful sunny day! He went to a different wonderful drum. Most memorable is the day I won a day of sailing for 6 out of Boston. He was my first pick to offer to share the trip with. After the trip just the two of us toured around the beautiful town of Marblehead, ma. I was working for him the day he went for a walk before the day started with his golden retriever. The dog was struck by a car and killed. Kirk called me and said he´d be late. I was heartbroken for him when he finally arrived. I knew how much that dog meant to him as his foyer held a larger painting of him as you entered his home along the Charles. I could go on and on. I kept in touch with him after he left Boston. My husband and I were happy to be included in the christening of his daughter at the Harvard club in ny. Such an interesting day. Kirk invited me to his home in folly hill numerous times. Every now and then as one goes through life they are blessed enough to have certain people introduced to them. Kirk was one of them for me. I will miss his annual Christmas letter. It was so much fun to read about his travels around the world. Rip kirk - you made the world a better place. Kathy Neville

Alex,

I´ve never seen a man love his daughter more than your father loved you. How lucky he was to call you his. May you carry with you the memories you made with one another, the adventures you shared, and all of the wonderful parts of him that live on through you every day.

To the Family of Dean J. Kirkland Grant, J.D.:
I was a mid-law student at Delaware Law School 40-something years ago, when I met Dean Grant and 'Henry,' his Irish-setter, in fact, for the next 2 years, Kirk often asked me to serve as his 'sitter' when he was out-of-town because 'Henry' was a social-animal. Kirk had a wonderful sense of humor, a very facile-mind, especially in legal-matters/-studies, and a genuine-classiness that was patently obvious to even the most-casual observer. I can think of no situation in which he would not have been completely at-ease. He knew many things, had many friends, traveled nearly everywhere and shared his love-of-Life with many others. On Mother's Day, from 2018 to 2022, he and his brother, Gordon, telephoned my mother (1924-2022), at my request, to wish her a Happy Mother's Day. Dean Grant was always a true and loyal friend to me and I shall miss him.

Dear Alexandra, We are so saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved father. He was truly a great man, accomplished, caring, sensitive & loyal in all things he pursued. Moving to Hasell Street arou,nd the corner from Wentworth, we instantly bonded as close friends & formed a lasting friendship. Whether we were at each others homes for dinners, holiday, backyard parties we always included each other in mutual events. Your dad Kirk was always first in our quest list & he will truly be missed. We also had many good times @ the Fort & enjoyed his visits to our summer home in Newport, RI & all of our friends immediatly enjoyed his company. His friends in Newport were deeply saddened by his passing. We will be thinking of you on June 10th & will be there in spirit from Newport. We are lighting a candle @ St. Johns Episcopal Church in NPT for the repose of his soul. Stay strong during this difficult time. Love, Dan & Jamie Vara

I wish we could reject Kirk's death because he leaves behind so many people who loved him and his company. I like that the obituary after listing his numerous professional accomplishments stated "his true joy was in his personal life." That's what matters in the end and he passed on that joy to so many friends and acquaintances who while missing him are grateful for having had the great pleasure of encountering him.
Billy Want

Kirk - you will be missed! Thank you for imparting on me the foundation of contracts! I would not be where I am today without Kirk Grant. Rest in peace my friend. Brandon Woods

I am stunned to see this obituary for my long time friend who introduced my partner and myself to the wonders of the Lowcountry, in general, and Folly Beach in particular back in 1988 as we contemplated a move to this area. I will be forever grateful to have encountered this extraordinary man at a critical moment in my life and feel the welcoming warmth of his personality. Sincere love to Alexandra as she negotiates the turmoil of these days.