PORTLAND – Amos Cleon Grant Jr., 78, a resident of Lewiston, died Wednesday, May 11, at Maine Medical Center, following a short illness.

Born in Turner, May 22, 1926, to Amos Cleon and Myrna (Pratt) Grant Sr., he enjoyed country western music, woodworking and making clocks.

Survivors include his companion of 11 years, Mary Burns, of Lewiston; and one sister, Mae Donahue of Auburn.

He was predeceased by two wives, Frances Marshall and Gilberte Brilliant; and a daughter, Barbara.