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Arthur "Artie" Grindle Jr.

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Arthur Grindle Obituary

Name: Service for Arthur "Artie" Grindle Jr.
Start: 2015-03-28T13:30:00.000Z
Location: St. John Lutheran Church

Grindle, Jr., Arthur Artiepassed away suddenly in Little Cayman 2/22 at age 60. He was an accomplished SCUBA diver, notable businessman, avid fisherman, and adventurer at heart. He passed away doing what he loved most. He is preceded in death by his wife Janice and parents Arthur "Art" & Phyllis Grindle. He is survived by his children: Tamara, Katyann, Andrew, and their mother Dale Grindle; grandchildren Lia and Lincoln Arthur Marshall. A service honoring his life will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 1600 South Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, Fl 32789 March 28th at 9:30am. Instead of flowers, the family wishes for donations to Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) at http://reefresearch.org.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Mar. 4 to Mar. 8, 2015.

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Willie Hines

August 6, 2024

Listening to Jackson brown today and thinking about my first blue Marlin I caught with you thanks for being Artie great memories. Willie and Tsukumi Chessie Crew Japan

What a great friend to work for .wished we could have spent more time together fishing and hunting love ya brother.

Willie Hines

February 11, 2020

Artie lived life to the fullest.

Chessie crew Japan

Willie Hines

October 5, 2019

Dear Artie Only now do I realize their are special people who come into our lives ,Who will never leave us, Even after they are gone for me you were always a special person. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work at your dealership , Taking me and helping me buy my first property you went out of your way to help your staff. Rest in peace my brother.love Willie Hines

Mark S

September 12, 2017

I worked for mr artie briefly. I took care of his van dealership lot back in the very early 1990s. I lived as sedge field apts at the time. He was very nice man.i remeber the parrots he had at the van dealership. Sorry to hear he passed away.i now lived in texas.

Chip Harlan

September 14, 2016

I was looking at some pictures of the Cayman Islands when it occurred to me that I lost track of Artie after briefly touching base with him on Facebook 3 or 4 years ago. I lived next door to the Grindle's in Houston when I was just 7 or 8 years old but still have fond memories of Artie and the entire family. I remember him dressed up in his cowboy boots and hat as he often chatted with me when I was hunting for crawdads in the near by ditches. Having had a chance to see his Facebook timeline I got to see a lot of underwater pictures near Little Cayman where I planned to eventually visit myself. Not having been to the Cayman's since the early 70's I'm eager to see them again and it would have been nice to eventually catch up with him there. Finding his obituary tonight was the last thing I expected. My heart goes out to Kathy, Betsy, Gale and Artie's other family members.

April 1, 2015

Betsy, Kathy, Gale,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. I am a "name from the past". I worked for your dad and with Artie way, way back in the late '60s to early '80s, I actually kept up with your dad as recently as a few years ago. We used to meet up every couple of months or so for breakfast. I remember Artie so well as he had recently graduated from college and was working his way up through the "Wheel Ranch" and "Tropic Traveler" dealerships. We always had a great time and I'm sure he will be sorely missed by everyone.
Frank Cilento, Winter Springs, FL

Pat Coomer

March 25, 2015

Knew all the Grindle kids as I worked for Art when he first came to Orlando and years after. Remember Artie as the "owners kid" who never was cut any slack but always did a great job. Very fortunate to have known Artie.

Robert Dance

March 21, 2015

RIP Artie.. A life well lived

Robb Cowell

March 18, 2015

I worked for Artie Grindle for more than 7 years at Tropic Traveler Vans in Winter Park and can't say enough about how well he treated his employees that were dedicated and worked hard for him. Christmas was special, but Christmas in July was always a blast. He was a smart businessman with a great sense of humor and I will miss him. He helped many of us get a start in life and was always willing to help the people that helped his business thrive. I still miss being your right hand man at Tropic Traveler.May there be calm waters and plenty of fishing.

Robb Cowell

March 18, 2015

I worked for Artie for 7 years and knew him for many more. He was by far the best employer you could hope to work for. He expected as much out of you as he did out of himself, but rewarded everyone there for their hard work and dedication by showing his dedication in kind to his employees. Christmas was fun, but Christmas in July was a big deal at Tropic Traveler Vans and the excitement in every employee was evident for the weeks leading up to it. I just want to give my thanks for all the little things you did to set me on my way in life, all the sound advice you dispensed, along with the small bits of slightly twisted humor. I'll miss you Artie, Thank you again for everything you did.

Maria Waldrop

March 18, 2015

Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear of your family loss. My thoughts and prayers. Maria Waldrop

March 18, 2015

We knew Jan and Attie very well from St. John's. We have wonderful memories of both of them. May they rest in peace.

Carol and Ernie Heina

Clara Veatch

March 9, 2015

Art was a good friend of mine from High School...He lived a wonderful life.

Steve & Jan Takaichi

March 8, 2015

Artie's passing is a great loss to the world and a significant personal loss to us. We spent many hours with him fishing, diving, eating and just hanging out. His infectious laugh and sense of humor with always be with us. He will be missed!

trish roseland

March 6, 2015

Had the pleasure of growing up with he and his father on my T.V. May his legacy live on.God Bless. Trish Roseland

March 6, 2015

A pioneer loved and revered by friends, family and the community.

Robert Bonesteel

March 6, 2015

My sister Caroline and I are very sorry for your families loss. Our parents knew your mom and dad very well. Hopefully they are all reunited together and having a good laugh. I am at your disposal should need anything just ask. Regards Robert Bonesteel

March 6, 2015

His smile says it all...he lived life to the fullest. May your journey to PEACE begin! Condolences to all the family and friends, you will be missed :(

Roxanne Hargis

March 4, 2015

I had the great pleasure of working with Artie Grindle and his father Art Grindle years ago while with Advantis. Artie Grindle was a treasure and a delightful and caring man. He deeply loved his family. I will miss his smile and his caring personality. I am deeply sorry for the family's sudden loss.

SCC 2014 Laurie, Carol, Artie, Stan & Eddie

Carol Jimerson

March 4, 2015

Stan and I will miss his smile, his laughter, his sense of humor and genteel manner. Southern Cross Club visits will not be the same without his presence. Glad to have had the privilege of knowing him. I always affectionately called him "El Presidente". Rest in peace Artie! My prayers and my heart go out to his entire family.

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