Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Robert Grosvenor Obituary
"Spence" Grosvenor
July 1, 1947 - October 7, 2018
Raleigh
After a tough second bout with cancer, Robert Spencer Grosvenor, 71, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. He was the eldest child of Mary Frances Grosvenor and the late Clifford Ray Grosvenor. Born in Long Beach, California, Spence lived in many cities throughout the country, but spent his formulative years in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After attending the University of Tulsa and the University of Oklahoma, he honorably served two tours of duty with the Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. Following his military service, he lived briefly in Texas, before moving to North Carolina and joining his family's retail lighting business, eventually establishing his own successful landscape lighting contracting company in 1990.
In addition to his mother, Spence is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Kathy Sneed Grosvenor; his son, Simon Grosvenor (Kelli); step-granddaughter, Kathryn Adams; and siblings, David Grosvenor (Heidi), Linda Savage (John), and Nancy Brightup (John); parents-in-law, Ronald and Shelba Sneed; sister-in-law, Leigh Sneed Berrier (Chris); and brother-in-law, Richard Cuadra (Sharon). Four nieces, three nephews, and their families will also lovingly remember their Uncle Spence. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Tamara Cuadra.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, with services led by the Reverends Marc and Kim Wyatt.
Those wishing to make contributions in memory of Spence might consider the Women's Center of Wake County (www.wcwc.org), the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (www.foodshuttle.org), or Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Internationals (www.cbfinternationals.org), all of which Spence has long championed and supported.
Condolences to the family at www.MitchellatRMP.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Grosvenor
Sponsored by Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park.
4 Entries
Jeff Willingham
October 10, 2018
Spence was a true gentleman and fantastic person, always considering others before himself.
The stories he shared with me along the way and simple life lessons, still resonate today.
I have referred back to the many examples he set and the knowledge he shared with me numerous times throughout my adult life. Many of these lessons have trickled down to my children and I am confident they will be passed along again and again. He introduced me to an industry and set me on a path to a career that I can say I truly enjoy. Spence demonstrated people skills, business savvy, creative design, engineering as well as mechanical applications that I still use every day. All these lessons made it possible for me to provide a very nice life for myself and my family over the past 27 years. I don't think it's possible for me to ever express the level of gratitude Spence deserves.
I can only hope that I too can impact someone's life in the positive way you have impacted mine!
Spence, thank you for all these things but above all, thank you for your honest and sincere friendship!
You will be missed Ole Buddy.
Greg Messer
October 10, 2018
Spence was a true professional while working with my homeowners over the past two decades, but I'll miss him even more as a friend.
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Robert Grosvenor's name
Memorial Events
for Robert Grosvenor
Oct
14
Memorial service
2:00 p.m.
Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
Funeral services provided by:
Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Grosvenor's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
