Willie Odell "W.O." Grubb
Willie Odell "W.O." Grubb
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Willie Grubb Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Denny & Karen Hilton
March 20, 2011
The first time that Karen and I met Mr. Grubb it was as if he had been a family friend for life. He never had an unkind word for anyone, and gave so much to others. Mr. W.O. will be missed, but his memory for doing good deeds will live forever in the hearts of those who knew him. In deep respect to a wonderful person. Respectfully, Denny and Karen Hilton
March 17, 2011
To all of the family, I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a remarkable man. I know you all will miss him greatly. You are all in my thoughts during this time.
Love, Nancy
March 16, 2011
Dear Grubb family,
Please know you are in my prayers. I worked for WO 10 years. I just found out today he passed. He was a fine man and I learned allot from him. May God bless his family and give you all comfort.
Sincerely,
Ray L Perkins Jr.
Holly Hilton
March 16, 2011
Willie Grubb was one of the kindest and sweetest men I have ever met. He treated me like I was family. I remember visiting him and Tee in their home and sitting for hours just talking. It makes it a little easier to know he and Tee are up there in heaven catching up on their time apart. Willie, you will definately be missed.
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March 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Grubb family and staff of W.O. Grubb during this difficult time.
Gibson Industrial, Inc.
March 14, 2011
I know Willie had many admiring friends, and I am proud to have been one of them.
My deepest sympathy.
Jim Hogge ( I did business w/ Willie many years ago when I was a Construction Equipment Salesman)
Deborah Melton
March 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Grubb family during this difficult time. Uncle Willie will be truly missed. May he rest in peace.
Deborah Melton
March 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Grubb family through this difficult time. May Uncle Willie rest in peace. He will be dearly missed!
Larry Becker
March 14, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
megan booth
March 14, 2011
Our hearts go out to your family. In the short time we knew willie he became a part of our family, and touched our lives with his kindness, love and faith. He will truly be missed.
Bill Fischer
March 14, 2011
My thoughts are with you and yours. I looked up to W. O., respected him, and turned to him for advice throughout my career.
"K.C." Carr
March 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. Mr. Grubb's beliefs on God and life were keen and insightful. I always enjoyed talking with him and truly appreciated his wit and wisdom. He will forever live in your hearts and memories.
Audrey Wilson
March 13, 2011
The Grubb Family,
I send you all prayer from my house to your's
Granny Wilson
Linda King Clark
March 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Willie's family. Willie and Tee spent many hours in Countryside Restaurant, the restaurant where I was the manager.. We had many laughs and long talks when they were in Bracey. They were ever so kind to me and invited me to their home when I was going through a dark time in my life. I will always respect and love Willie Grubb. He was a wonderful man with a great big heart and smile.
March 13, 2011
Buddy, Donna and family,
My thoughts will be with you as you walk through difficult days ahead.
Fondly,
Susan Pfeiffer (Chuck)
Jeanie Mills
March 13, 2011
The Entire Grubb Family:
Let the fondest memories and Jesus Christ help get you through this most difficult time.
Mark Walker
March 13, 2011
To all the family of W.O. Grubb. I know you will miss W.O. He was a great gentleman, and a great business man. He always made me laugh. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. God will comfort ALL of you.
Robin Cole
March 13, 2011
Mr.& Mrs. Clary & Grubb family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Robin Cole
Joey Ledford
March 13, 2011
I've known Willie Grubb all of my life. My earliest memories are of him and my father shooting pool in our basement. I remember Willie jumping into his swimming pool to save Marvin after accidentally falling in. Willie always did things for other people. He did things for other people without any expectation of anything in return. When he and my mom fell in love in the mid 70's, he accepted me and my brother as his own children. In my late 20's we became close when Willie offered me a life changing career working with my hands as a mechanic, something I had always wanted to do, from digging ditches to repairing old equipment, to laying brick, to wiring electricity, to welding metal, to rebuilding engines. He passed down a life's worth of knowledge from one generation to the next that I am now able to pass onto my children. Recognizing some talent, whether worthy or not, he was instrumental in me becoming a part of W.O .Grubb Company, where I got to experience amazing opportunities to witness enormous industrial achievements in moving, lifting, repairing some of the largest and most complex repairs in the world. After leaving W.O. Grubb, Willie always the better man, accepted the changes I made in my life accepting my second wife and her family into his heart as he would his own children. In late 2006 he and mom came to my house, sat down with Heather and me and said mom had lung cancer. It sounds terrible, but it began three years of the closest time I ever spent with my mother and Willie. Three wonderful years that ended with the passing of my mother and a new chapter in all of our lives. We had all been in hospitals together since the early 80's with Willie's heart troubles, and when a man has a heart as big as Willie's, it obviously has to work harder than the rest of ours. Even though mom's passing was the loss of his soul mate, he would still take time out of his life to come see me and visit my father when his health was not stellar. I know my mom loved Willie Grubb, I know my wife loved Willie Grubb, my children loved Willie Grubb and I loved Willie Grubb. He will be missed.
Joey
Heather Ledford
March 13, 2011
Willie welcomed us into his home and treated us like family. His kindness and sweet chuckle will be soarly missed.
Love, Heather and Holly Hilton
March 13, 2011
Uncle Willie was one of those people that did so much for so many, and because of that, he will be missed by so many.
He didn't leave behind just family and friends, he left a legacy.
He was so caring, loving, understanding...
there just aren't enough words to describe him.
Anyone that knew him would agree.
I will see him smiling when I think of him, because I know he would want us all to smile.
My heart goes out to the entire Grubb family, the family at W.O. Grubb Crane Rental, and all of the acquaintances, and friends, that were blessed and touched by him in their lives.
We were truly blessed to know such a man.
Rest in Peace, Uncle Willie...we will all see you again when the Lord has us join you in Heaven.
Laura Michelle Grubb (Daughter of Charles L. Grubb, Jr. AKA Junie Grubb)
Ruth Ann Farmer
March 12, 2011
Wayne,Holli,Jordin and Alivia.We are very sadden to hear of the loss of your grandfather.Please know you all are in our prayers at this difficult time.May GOD Bless the entire family of Mr.Willie.
Nancy Bolling
March 12, 2011
I am sooo sorry for your loss. If you need anything i am here for you. You are all in my thoughts and prayer. LOve, Nancy
Amy Catlett
March 12, 2011
Mr. Willie, I'm so honored to say I knew you. What a true blessing you were in my life. You will be missed dearly by many of us. You walked the Earth as an angel, thank you! Rest in peace. Love you,Amy
Dotty (Grubb)Chobanian
March 12, 2011
A man who understood that if you work hard, you can accomplish anything. Loved and respected by many....Uncle Willie....You will be missed here on earth......but you will be loved and remembered....until the end of time.
IRENE THOMAS
March 12, 2011
WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN OUR HEART FOR YOU. YOU WERE ONE OF THE CARING,KINDESS.LOVING AND SWEETEST PERSON TO EVERONE THAT YOU KNEW YOU. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WITH GOD AND WAITING FOR US. WE LOVE YOU. SONNY AND IRENE
Ron Spease Jr.
March 12, 2011
To the family of W.O.Grubb,Heartfelt prayers go out to all of you at this time.
March 12, 2011
Buddy,Donna and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family.
Ann and Steve Early
Your Sister Dorothy
March 12, 2011
You will always live in my heart and we will meet again. I will miss you.
Love,
Steve and Debbie Hagan
March 12, 2011
Take comfort in knowing another angel is in heaven watching over everyone. Lean on each other for comfort and let your memories give you strength. You are in our prayers.
March 12, 2011
Sorry about your lost. our
thoughts and prays go out to the family and friends Sampsel
.Theresa & Sam
Kathy Mourie
March 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Willie's family. He was a wonderful man who was always there for his family and friends. We need to notice everything around us because he is with us always. I am happy because he is with Bill again....
Mandy Flora
March 12, 2011
Larry,Mandy,Landon and Mackenzie
In loving memory of a wonderful man. We will love you and miss you. You are in our prayers.
William & Susan
March 12, 2011
Words cannot express the sadness in our hearts. We will miss Uncle Willie. But our comfort comes from knowing he is with the Lord for eternity...and we will see him again one day.
March 12, 2011
Thoughts and sympathies to the entire Grubb family at this time of loss. A wonderful man, he will be missed and remembered by many.
Erynn McPherson Grubb and Family
March 12, 2011
To the Grubb family we send our deepest sympathy. W. O. was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. He holds a special place in my heart always. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Jeanette Gregory and family
Ed,Wendy & Faith McCullough
March 12, 2011
We feel privileged to have known and loved this man of God. He was a friend mentor and our daughter, Faith's God Father. He will be missed terribly. Our prayers go out to Willie's family.
March 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cathy Shelton Carter
March 12, 2011
Bill Grubb&Family
With deep sympathy,our prayers and thoughts are with you. A great man and true friend who was always willing to help someone. Honesty and hard work made him prosper in life and raise a family who followed in his footsteps.Someone to look up to. He stood out in a crowd and is now home with his Lord.
Bill&Lorine Brown
Lake Anna,Va.
March 12, 2011
W. O. was a living legacy of what determination and faith could build for you. He was a true mentor and friend, he will sadly be missed. My condolences to the family at such a sad time( Kenny Cooke)
Beverly Wright
March 12, 2011
Buddy, Donna and family:
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. If you need anything, please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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