Milton Calvin

Grantham

Milton Calvin Grantham, 83, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1942, in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Rev. Wade L. Grantham and Mrs. Mary B. Grantham.

Milton graduated from Armstrong High School in 1960, and Hampton Institute (now University) in 1965 with a bachelor's degree in Architecture. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a First Lieutenant in the 70th Engineering Battalion of the U.S. Army. As a result of his service, Milton received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. He built a successful career as an architectural engineer at Reynolds Metal Co., and later AT&T.  Upon retirement, he worked for the City of Richmond Public Schools applying the same dedication and skills used in his profession for many years. Later in life, Milton demonstrated his commitment to personal growth and discipline by achieving the rank of 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do at Dong's Karate.

Milton was a member of Unity of Richmond Church, where he was a member of the Men of Unity service group, involved with the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond, and an usher.

Milton was a Lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He was initiated in the Beta Chi Chapter at Hampton Institute in 1962, on the fourth line. He was also a member of Pershing Rifles in R.O.T.C. at Hampton.

He enjoyed playing chess, listening to jazz, history and politics.

Milton is survived by his children, Awendela and Akel Grantham; his siblings, Timothy and Mary K. Grantham; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings: Morris and William Grantham, Doris Alexander, Ruby Whitted, Myrtle Lynch, Anna Carr and Lucy Scott.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Friday, October 3 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. followed by an Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity memorial service in Scott's Chapel at 5 p.m. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 4 at Forest Lawn Cemetery.