Albert Grider Obituary
He was born March 20, 1931, in Cumberland County, to the late Homer and Ettie Lee Davidson Grider. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Yule Grider, Vernon Grider, James Grider, Shell Grider, J.B. Grider, Allen Willam Grider, two sisters, Kathleen Kearns and Louise Brummett and the following brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Grider, Mary Elizabeth Grider, Nadine Grider, Johnny Kearns, Randy Gibson, Porter McCoy and Bobby Brummett.
Mr. Grider was a member of Amandaville Christian Church in Bakerton, where he led singing, taught Sunday School and did whatever he could for the church. He was a retired carpenter, cabinet maker and enjoyed his garden and fishing.
Survivors include:
His wife of nearly 64 years – Dimple Coomer Grider of Columbia
One son and daughter-in-law – William and Lee Grider of Columbia
One daughter and son-in-law – Joann and Robert Montgomery of Columbia
Four grandchildren – Joseph Grider (Peyton), Zachary Grider, Michael (Emalee) Montgomery, Emma Grider
Four great-grandchildren – Myla, Jameson, Truett and Bennett
Bonus grandchildren – Adam Montgomery and Callie Smith
One brother – Jessie Grider (Brenda) of Burkesville
Two sisters – Dottie Gibson of Amandaville and Margaret "Cricket" McCoy of Burkesville
Special friend – Joe Strange
Several other relatives and friends
Funeral service – Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Shelley officiating
Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Friday
Casket Bearers – Joseph Grider, Zachary Grider, Michael Montgomery, Nick Fudge, Matthew Fudge, Brandon Minton
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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