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Published by Legacy Remembers on May 1, 2009.

William G. Grinstead, III

William was born on Oct. 16, 1950 in Gary, Ind., to William, II and Joellen Grinstead. In 1975 he had a son, William Grinstead, IV. His hobbies included playing pool with friends, watching NASCAR and NFL. He also spent time with Pier 21 and the MDA Golf Tournaments. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also spent time with longtime love, Darlene Rodgers.
Bill has been a fighter his whole life. He was born with Brittle Bone and in 2006 he was diagnosed with COPD.
Bill is survived by his children, William, IV, Angela, Davina, Angie, Nathan, Johnny, Shelly, David and Heather; grandchildren, Amber, Billy, Kristina, Kimberly, Michael, Camille, David, Stephanie, Kevin, Sarah, Julianne, Attie, and Emma Rose; brothers and sisters, Steve, Jerry, Kim, Ricky, Pam, Kellie, Terri, Cindy, Kim, and George; and nieces and nephews, Danny Simpson, Timmy, Danny Van Hoye, Tasey and Jeannette. He was preceded in death by his parents, William, II and Joellen Grinstead; sister, Kimberly; cousin, Patty; longtime friend, Sharon Pitzl; and granddaughter, Aaliyah Rodgers.
On Monday, April 27, 2009, the Lord took him to Heaven. He will be deeply missed by all who cared for and loved him. Services will be at Medford Friends Church, Monday, May 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome.

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May 17, 2009

Peggy Grinstead Perez posted to the memorial.

May 4, 2009

Davina Rodgers posted to the memorial.

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Peggy Grinstead Perez

May 17, 2009

To Bill's family, I am sorry for your loss. I didn't know Bill personally, but I am his cousin, Peggy Grinstead Perez. I am the daughter of Earl Grinstead. I knew and loved Uncle Bill (Grinstead II), and through him, I came to know a little about his children. I wish I knew Bill III better, along with his sister Pam. I meet Steven briefly when my father was sick so many years ago. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I would love to get to know you. Family is so important, and it is never to late to try!

Davina Rodgers

May 4, 2009

Bill came into my life 9 years ago when him and my mom got together. One thing that always rang true with him was his heart of gold. Bill always showed a great love for everyone around him, especially his grandchildren-they were truely his heart. He had a great struggle his last few years, and we are all sad to see him move on, but I know that somewhere he is watching us. Bill, we truely love you and will miss you forever because you really made an impression in all our hearts.

May 3, 2009

DADDY U WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. YOU MADE A HUGE IMPACT ON MY LIFE AND I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. LOVE U ALWAYS AND FOREVER YOUR DAUGHTER ANGIE GRINSTEAD...

May 3, 2009

BILL WAS MY LOVE FOR 3,300 DAYS AND I WILL MISS HIM SOOO MUCH. I JUST KEEP THINKING THAT HE IS OUT OF HIS PAIN NOW AND THAT IS THE ONLY COMFORT THAT I HAVE IN HIS DEATH. I LOVE HIM DEEPLY AND WANT TO TELL THE WORLD HOW MUCH I HIM. DARLENE