Henry Grandson was born in Benton, MS, to the late Mary Tuck and Henry Grandson, Sr. on March 7, 1923. He departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 7:20 p.m. at the North Sunflower Medical Center in Ruleville, MS. He was a member of Oakland Mt. Ollie under the leadership of Rev. Alfred Grim and served as a deacon until his health failed. He was united in holy matrimony to the former Ruth Crockett on January 14, 1978(35 years). One child was born to this union, who preceded him in death. Henry enjoyed yard work-mowing the lawn, weed eating, and even hand squeezing.