Grant T. Hollett, Jr., RADM USNR (Ret)
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Grant Thomas Hollett, Jr., known to many of us as Terry, age 79 of Ocean Isle Beach, NC passed away on August 1, 2021.
Born in Ishpeming, Michigan, Grant was preceded in death by his parents, Grant Thomas Hollett and Mary Wildey Hollett, as well as his brother Dr. Robert Bruce Hollett.
Surviving are Grant’s loving wife of 56 years, Lynn Conrad Hollett, his brother John S. Hollett, and his children Kristin Hollett Lieb (Eric), Grant Thomas Hollett IV (Courtney) and Traci Hollett (Scott). He also leaves behind six grandchildren: Ryan Lieb (Victoria), Justin Hollett, James Hollett, Benjamin Lieb, Andrew Lieb, and Lindsey Hollett, along with one great granddaughter, Emery Lieb.
Grant attended Duke University, earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering and a commission as a US Navy Ensign in 1964. His active duty Navy career included service on the USS Hull and the USS Enterprise, and he was selected by Admiral Rickover to serve as a nuclear power trained Surface Warfare Officer. Grant continued his successful military career in the US Naval Reserve ultimately achieving the rank of 2-star Rear Admiral (Upper Half).
Grant’s civilian career was just as successful as his US Navy career. He held positions of progressive leadership at Procter & Gamble and Miller Fluid Power (Flick-Reedy Holding Company). Grant then joined Cherry Electrical Products, eventually reaching the position of President, followed by a position serving as Chairman & CEO at EaglePicher Technologies.
He also served several terms on the Board of Visitors for Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering, as well as terms on the Reserve Forces Policy Board and the US Army Science Board.
The family will welcome friends and family at Brunswick Funeral Home on Friday August 6th at 2 pm for visitation followed by a memorial service at 3 pm. Rear Admiral Hollett will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determinedIf you are inclined to make a donation in Rear Admiral Hollett’s memory, please direct them to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (https://www.nmcrs.org).
Online condolences may be made at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com
Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte
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