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Paul Grigg Obituary

KINGS MOUNTAIN - The Rev. Paul Kenneth Grigg, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 1, 2012, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born Jan. 20, 1945, in Lenior County, son of the late Florilla Grigg Beverly and Jess Grigg.

Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was retired from Duke Energy after 25 years of service and was an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God for 15 years. Mr. Grigg was an avid hunter and gunsmith, who loved the outdoors.

A service to celebrate the life of Paul will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Yorkwood Church of God officiated by the Revs. Paul Collins, Joel Shirley and Bradley Grigg.

The family will receive friends 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service.

Interment will follow at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

The Rev. Grigg is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, June Frederick Grigg of the home; sons, Paul Sheldon Grigg and wife Kelly R. Grigg of Anderson, S.C., Bradley Frederick Grigg and Kennon Michael Grigg both of Juneau, Ala.; grandchildren, Jessica Moriah Grigg, Sarah Elizabeth Grigg both of Anderson, S.C., Micah Bradley Grigg of Juneau, Ala.; brothers, J.A. "Sonny" Grigg and wife Rhonda of Rapid City, S.D., Steve Roger Grigg and wife Gloria of Blacksburg, S.C.; numerous nieces and nephews; special "adoptive" family Josh and Brooke Mann, Emily Rose Mann all of Lafayette, Tenn.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: stepfather, Auther Beverly.

Memorials may be sent to St. Judes Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 2151,Memphis, TN 38101-2151.

A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com.

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, 216 Archie Whitesides Road, Gastonia, NC 28052. (704) 867-5521.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Nov. 3, 2012.

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VALERIA STILES

November 5, 2012

STEVE AND GLORIA, SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. PRAYING AND KNOWING THAT THE LORD WILL COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME.

Carmen Grigg-Hensley

November 5, 2012

Blessed beyond measure to have had Uncle Paul in my life. Our loss is truly Heavens gain. Love you so much Aunt June.

November 4, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.Pastor Bobby Callaham

Donna Goins

November 4, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. He was a blessing to Andy and I and was a man with the heart of Jesus. He will be missed greatly...

Dorothy Clark and family

November 4, 2012

June, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Kim Roper Bolin

November 4, 2012

So sorry for your loss. He fought a good fight and now he is getting his reward. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

Mary Lou Scism

November 3, 2012

June I was sorry to hear of your loss.
Paul was a very kind and respected person. Our prayers will be with you and the family.

Susan Wallace

November 3, 2012

June my prayers are with you and your family. Paul was very special to me! He fought for so many years but his fight is over! He has a brand new body now free of pain!

Vickie Frederick and Stuart Thompson

November 3, 2012

June, our heartfelt sympathies to you and the family in the loss of Paul. I am glad we were able to re-connect recently. Thoughts and prayers for strength for you during this difficult time.

Connie Hollifield Williams

November 3, 2012

June, my dear, precious friend...my prayers are with you and your family during this time. I have fond memories of you and Paul many years ago when we were all young at KMCOG. I love you my sweet friend...wish I could be there to hug you... ~Connie~

November 3, 2012

June, we are so sorry for your loss. you and your family will be in our prayers.
Skip & Nell

Regina Crayton

November 3, 2012

June,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Paul was such a precious man. You both have always been so dear to my heart. I am praying for you. The hope we have in Heaven has gotten me through the loss of my daddy here and I am praying it will comfort you as well.

bill swanick

November 2, 2012

so so sorry June, for you and your family...

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