Date of Interment:
January 05, 2021
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William Thomas “Bill” Grider, age 91, of Vero Beach, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home.
Bill was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 24, 1929 and moved to Vero Beach from his birthplace.
He had served as a fireman in the United States Navy Reserves.
Bill had worked with Dehler Brothers, as a purchasing agent and partial owner of the company, in Louisville.
He was a member of Christ By the Sea United Methodist Church, Vero Beach. Bill volunteered at his church as a sound technician and had been singing in the choir for over 25 years.
Bill is survived by his sons, Harold Grider (Cathy), Howard Grider (Julie), and Doug Grider (Diana); daughter, Donna Henn (John); brother, Sam Grider; sister, Carolyn Fountain; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Armstrong; eleven grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Bill was predeceased by his mother, Dewell Grider, his father, William B. Grider, and his wife, Jean Bennett Grider.
Memorial contributions may be made to London’s Lights, 1001 Ash Circle, La Vergne, TN 37086.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Harold Dee Grider - Oldest Son
January 5, 2021, 6:25 pm
I’ll miss our conversations on my ride home, ( usually Monday and Friday ) I know you are Happy to see Mom again. I LOVE YOU !! Dee
Elaine D. Moore - Church Friend
January 7, 2021, 1:50 am
Dear Grider Family ~ My sincere sympathy on the loss of your Dad, Bill, on New Year’s Eve. As a member of Christ-By-The -Sea United Methodist Church for 29 years, I considered Bill & Jean my “church friends” and knew them because we sang in the choir together. Jean and I also were in the same craft group that met weekly and she often helped me out with computer problems. They will both be missed as faithful members of CBTSUMC. May your faith in God and belief in the resurrection being you comfort in the days ahead. In Christian Love ~ Elaine Moore