David Griner Sr.

David Griner Sr. obituary, Sparks, GA

David Griner Sr.

David Griner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boone Funeral Home, Inc. (South) on Dec. 17, 2025.
Mr. David Griner, Sr., 68 of Sparks, Georgia passed away December 15, 2025 at the Pam Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Griner was born October 30, 1957 in Adel, Georgia to the late John Arthur "Sonny" Griner, Jr. and Gladys Ann Lamb Griner. Mr. Griner lived in Jacksonville, Florida and Franklin, North Carolina before moving to Cook County 30 years ago. He was a retired truck driver.

Mr. Griner is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Armon and Deborah Griner of Tampa, Florida; one daughter and son-in-law, Christy Griner and Wayne Auxier of Jacksonville, Florida; four grandchildren: Noah Griner of Tampa, Florida, Ashlyn Maloney, Kendall Auxier and Sydney Auxier, all of Jacksonville, Florida; one sister, Pam Kiser of St. George, Florida; Special Daughter, Kimberly (Tyler) Brendle of Atlanta, Georgia; and his Special Friend, Debbie Hart of Sparks. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Griner, III.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday December 22, 2025 at the Chapel of Boone Funeral Home (1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.) with Mr. Todd Coker providing an eulogy and Rev. Forrest Eldridge providing prayers. Interment will follow in the Lenox City Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the funeral home chapel immediately prior to the funeral service.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com. Boone Funeral Home, Inc. of Adel, Georgia is serving the Griner family.

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