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Terry Lon Griner

1947 - 2026

Terry Lon Griner obituary, 1947-2026, Grammer, IN

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1947

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2026

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Terry Griner Obituary

Terry Lon Griner, 78, of Grammer, died on February 2, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. in the comfort of his home. Terry was born March 15, 1947 in Columbus, Indiana, the son of the late Alonzo Griner and Edna (Zuschlag) Griner.

Terry was a proud member of the Golden Eagles and the National Rifle Association, and found peace in nature through gardening, long walks in the woods, and exploring the outdoors. With a true green thumb, he took pride in growing and caring for the land around him. An avid hunter and fisherman, he cherished time spent in the great outdoors.

Known as the hardest-working person his family ever knew, Terry never missed a day of work and always made sure his loved ones were provided for. He had a gift for making others laugh and bringing light into every room. Dependable and selfless, he was always there when you needed him most, offering support, kindness, and unwavering love.

A visitation will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Jewell Rittman Funeral Service and Crematory. In honoring Terry's wishes, cremation was chosen.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the National Rifle Association.

He is survived by his children, Kyle Turner, Jessica Vincent, and Ericka Turner, all of Columbus; brothers, Gary Griner of Batesville, Indiana and Samual Griner of Greenfield, Indiana; sisters, Elaine Gardner of Columbus and Evelyn Addicott of West Middlesex, Pennsylvania; and grandchildren, Kaleb Hyer, Lyra Tyree, and Kori Vincent.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Edna Griner; brother, Steve Griner; and sisters, Glenda Pappas, Nancy Vincent, and Glorida Sanders.

Services were entrusted to Jewell Rittman Funeral Service and Crematory.

You are invited to light a candle or leave a message to the family at www.jewellrittman.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Republic on Feb. 3, 2026.

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Sandy and Dakota gibson

February 10, 2026

I remember him walking around town he use to get my Rottweiler all worked up and barking he was a nice man sorry for your loss Kyle u may not remember me Kyle I'm Dakota's mom if we had known sooner we would have been there to show r respects hope you're doing well

Linda Griner Carmichael

February 6, 2026

So sorry for your loss. It sounds like Terry had a good life.
God bless you all.

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