A.d. Grainger Obituary

Rev. A.D. Grainger
5/22/1930 - 12/17/2013
Conway
Rev. A. D. Grainger, age 83, of Hunting Swamp Road died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 following a sudden illness.
Mr. Grainger was born in Aynor, a son of the late Joseph Leroy and Ruth Graham Grainger. He was best known as a Lance salesman and was a retired Pastor, serving 7 churches in Horry County. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Loris. Mr. Grainger was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Hayes Grainger, a daughter, Patricia Thompkins, a brother, Waterman Grainger, and four sisters, Evelyn Bailes, Esterleen Renfroe, Frances Tyler, and Connie James.
Surviving are: his wife, Meta Hyatt of Loris; one son, Donald Grainger (Linda) of Conway; one daughter, Nancy Salyer (Ed) of Buffalo, Minnesota; two step-daughters, Wanda Hardee of Loris and Kimberly Hyatt of Florida; two brothers, Cecil Grainger (Sarah) of Conway and Lavern Grainger (Sam) of Lexington, SC; one sister, Edna Earl Moore (Marvin) of Valdosta, Georgia; 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday from Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. David Watts officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday.
Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Sun News on Dec. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for A.d. Grainger

9 Entries

Pam Weiner

December 20, 2013

Donald Grainger, I am so sad to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family that God will comfort you in this time of loss.

Paul,Emma Johnson

December 20, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Mr A.d.,he was a wonderful person.an he will dearly be missed by all who new him,family we are so sorry to hear about your loss,he was a great friend,an a wonderful Pastor,an he loved his God,an there is one thing for sure God has called another Angel home,an family please know he will be watching over you an waiting to see you, an waiting to see you again,an family we will keep you all in our prayers.

Janie Jordan-Johnson

December 20, 2013

Dear Mr AD Grainger family,
Mr. AD was a fine gentlemen. I knew him as growing up as being the Lance man at our little country store at Juniper Bay. I grew up with Donald and Nancy. My daughter become to know him because she also attends Mt. Zion. She too knew him as a Christian and gentle man. May you find comfort in knowing that he is walking with our father in heaven. Cherish the memories each of you have with him. Thinking of you today and keeping you all in prayer during this most difficult time.

Irvin Smith family

December 19, 2013

Are deepest symapthy to the family. Preacher AD will truley be missed.

Beverly Snyder

December 19, 2013

Dear Don & Linda
During this difficult time may the comfort of God's loving arms carry you through the quiet moments, and bring you peace.
With Deepest Sympathy.
love Bev & George

Wendy Lewis

December 19, 2013

So sad to hear. I loved hearing his fishing stories. He will be truly missed.

Larry&Brenda Nobles

December 19, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Donna Lewis

December 19, 2013

Heaven has gained another Angel for A.D. was one of the finest men I have had the privilege to meet. Ever soft-spoken and kind; but so strong in the example he set. A.D. was my father-in-laws best friend, and married my husband and I 31 years ago. Merry Christmas Jesus, one of your Faithful has come home.

Linda Lee

December 19, 2013

So sad to hear of Preacher A. D.'s passing...he was my favorite of all preachers!...he baptized me in the river at Red Bluff when he was pastoring Ridgefield Baptist Church on Hwy 90...great memories of his time there...he was truly a blessing to all and I know he will be greatly missed!..blessings and strength to his family!

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