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ARTHUR EUGENE GRIER JR.
CHARLOTTE — Arthur Eugene Grier Jr., 77, better known as "Gene," transitioned recently in Charlotte.
He graduated from the Historic Second Ward High School in the Old Brooklyn Community in Charlotte. Grier also attended Florida A&M University and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He was introduced to the funeral profession by his grandfather and father, who were both funeral directors. The Grier family was instrumental in establishing the Grier Heights Community and were early pioneers in the civic and political development of Charlotte in the early 1900s, at which time the Grier Funeral Service was founded.
Gene Grier was the second black elected to the N.C. Board of Mortuary Science in 1977, and he also served as an officer in the state and national Funeral Directors and Morticians of Association. He was a member of Grier Heights Masonic Lodge No. 752, a veteran of the U.S. Army and former member of Grier Heights Development Corporation. Grier assisted and was affiliated with several funeral homes in Southeastern North Carolina.
Viewing and visitation was held at Grier Heights Presbyterian Church and at A.E. Grier and Son's Funeral Home in Charlotte. Final rites were held Friday at Victory Christian Center-Dome. Interment was at York Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Gloria Taylor
September 21, 2025
Missed by hundreds of people. Will forever live on in our hearts! RIH!
Barbara A. Ratliff
September 21, 2023
Rest In Power Mr. Grier.
We´re see you on the other shore.......
Barbara A. Ratliff & Family
Gloria Taylor
September 21, 2022
You will forever live in our hearts.
The Taylors
Wanda Payne
October 3, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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SHIRLEY TORRENCE
October 2, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick
October 1, 2020
A lifelong friend and role model. Gene help me discover football that changed my life. Gene was always there to help with no expectations. He was a leader in our community of which he truly loved. Rest in Peace my brother.
Bobby-Deborah Dozier
October 1, 2020
Condolences and prayers to the family. Thank you Mr. Grier for your loyal and faithful service to the Charlotte community and surrounding areas. Grier family, may God bless you and grant you peace during this time and the days to come.
Beverly Kirkpatrick
October 1, 2020
Condolences from the Kirkpatrick family. He will be sorely missed! God's continuous blessings!
Janet Johnson
October 1, 2020
My condolences and prayers are with your family Gene will truly be missed RIHP
Mac Sr., Jackie, Mac II & Jaclyn Perry
September 30, 2020
Our condolences to Artie and Allen on the loss of your Dad, Gene. May he rest in peace. We love you all.
Diane S Faulk
September 30, 2020
My condolences to the Grier family
Gene was a great man of god! Show a lot of love to everyone
Rev. Ardelia Huntley-Wilson
September 30, 2020
My condolence to the Grier family in the loss of a great giant of a person. Gene as he was known was of of Charlotte finest and a person who spread love, encouragement, and hope. RIP my friend. You will truly be miss, but you taught your sons well and they will carry on. To me you are my family. Love to the family. Sorry I am unable to attend.
Alphonzo White
September 30, 2020
YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!
Vonda Misenheimer
September 30, 2020
I will never forget all of the support and kindness that he rendered to my family during our times of bereavement. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain.
SURELY AND TRUELY A GREAT LOST.
Fannie Watermann
September 30, 2020
Blessings upon the family.
Gene was a very nice person.
I knew him in school and his his family were neighbors in first ward for awhile.
He will be missed.
I would always see Gene when I visited his church. May he Rest In Peace.
Charlie Hopkins
September 30, 2020
My Heart Felt Condolences to the entire Grier Family. Gene was a outstanding Brother that made his friends feel special and I am delighted to have known such a man and counted him a soldier among the Brotherhood. To GOD Be The GLORY for the LIFE he gave to the Grier Family.
The Price and Singleton Family
September 29, 2020
To the Grier Family,
I wanted to say Gene Grier was like a Uncle to my family. We have known him since our grandfather William "Snook" Price worked at A.E. Grier many many years ago. Gene, Genie Boy and Rob was like brothers. So we claimed him. He was a generous person and will surely be missed. A servant of all servants. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Rest in peace your labor has not been in vain.
Cynthia Richmond
September 29, 2020
To the family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Gene was an icon in the funeral service profession, and he will be truly missed.
Leon Smith
September 29, 2020
Mr Gene you will always be in our hearts the pig feet man we know that God love you like you loved those pig feet sleep on take your rest we love you but God loves you best Angie's Diner
The Hazeline Grier Kirkpatrick Family
September 29, 2020
Sincere Condolences,
Edward G. Mathis
September 28, 2020
Along with my Great-Great Grandfather John Alver Grier, A.E. Grier formed Grier Funeral Service in 1930.
Whilst I sat at the knee of my Great Grandmother, the late Hazeline Grier Kirkpatrick, I listened as she recalled fond memories of Daddy John, and occasionally wove and spun the colorful tapestries that were Aunt Fannie and Cousin Gene.
Meanwhile, with the passing of Arthur Eugene Grier, Jr. the industry has lost a master of the craft.
Hearts are heavy and bereft by this immeasurable loss.
Sincere Condolences,
Rev. C. Eugene Overstreet
September 28, 2020
You stand in my life as a giant oak tree in the forest. I'll always love you Gene.
Rev. C.E. Overstreet
Former Pastor of the United House of Prayer
47 years ago
1 block from the funeral home
I shall always love you and miss you.
From Gene to Gene and the entire Grier family
From Me and the Kids
Barbara A. Ratliff
September 28, 2020
Our sincere condolences to The Grier Family, Staff & Friends.
“A Man Among Men”
Rest In Paradise Gene We”ll See You On The Other Shore”
One Love,
Barbara A. Ratliff &
The Honorable Kim M. Ratliff
Ms. Terry Funderburk Blackwell
September 28, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Grier Family. Gene was one of my Mom’s god sons. She loved doing his shirts and bagging them like they came from the cleaners. I appreciate how much he used to look out for her. You are truly going to be missed by the entire Griertown Community.
John W. Love, Sr
September 28, 2020
To the Family of Gene Grier: Sorry for your Loss. West Charlotte and Second Ward were the only Black Schools in the city of Charlotte from 1923 to 1957 and we had fun playing each other. We will be praying for you. Gene a was foundering member of the Second Ward and West Charlotte Men's Breakfast Club. John W. Love, Sr., Harriet Gentry Love, West Charlotte Class 1962 and Second Ward and West Charlotte Men's Breakfast Club. John Love, Charlotte, NC.
Dave & Fran Cook
September 28, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the Grier family. Mr. Grier was a person who meant so much to so many. He was a trailblazer as a black businessman and set an example for his wonderful sons to emulate. Sir....... You did good. Rest In Heaven our dear friend.
Gloria Taylor
September 27, 2020
Artie, Allen & the entire Grier family, You have my Deepest Sympathies for your loss! Gloria Taylor-Campbell & Manuel Campbell!! Much
Shannon Kirkpatrick
September 27, 2020
Gene was a awesome person. He will definitely be missed. Rest easy my friend♥♥♥
Shannon Kirkpatrick
September 27, 2020
Gene was a awesome person. He will definitely be missed. Rest easy my friend♥♥♥
David & Carol Hughes
September 27, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
T.Michael Todd
September 27, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Gene was truly a great guy and a man of the people.See you on the other side of the river.
Shela Ingram
September 27, 2020
I'm forever grateful for the love& respect that I received from , Gene , when my Mother passed away, Dec 1 1986...Rest In GOD"S PEACE!!!
Terry Harris
September 27, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. R.I.P
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