Bobby Grinder

BOBBY GRINDERwas born in Hohenwald, Tennessee on February 8, 1937 the son of the late Raymond Early Grinder, Sr. and Velma Barber Grinder.On August 3, 1957 he was united in marriage to Johna Ruth Beatty, who survives.Mr. Grinder retired from the United States Civil Engineer Corps. He was Lay Minister at Evan's Chapel and Polk's Chapel United Methodist Church from 2002 to 2008. Mr. Grinder was a member of Eureka United Methodist Church and was a member of Woodmen of the World.He departed this life on July 14, 2010 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 6 days.In addition to his wife, Johna Ruth of Savannah, Tennessee, he is survived by one daughter, Joy Strain of Mercer, Pennsylvania.one son, Jon Grinder of Denver, Colorado2 grandchildren, Kyle Strain and Sean Strainone sister, Mildred Grinder Godsey of Harriman, Tennessee2 brothers, Raymond Grinder, Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee and Sam Grinder of Cookeville, Tennessee