Landon Brown Grindstaff
March 11, 1959 ~ March 31, 2017
Resided in:
Alexander, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Landon Brown Grindstaff, 58 of Rhymer Rd, Alexander, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017.
He was a native of Buncombe Co., a graduate of Erwin High School and Southern Polytechnic State University. Landon was employed by CRANE-Resistoflex of Marion as Senior Product Engineer.
Landon loved spending his spare time tinkering in his garage and designing new tools to create a more efficient use of his time while working on VW TDI's. He was such a brilliant man, with a generous heart and loved his family beyond measure.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Drake Grindstaff; a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Lutz (Cody), of Murfreesboro, TN; a son, Daniel Edward Grindstaff (Brittany), of Asheville; and three grandchildren, Abigail and Eli Grindstaff and Libby Lutz.
Additional survivors include his mother, Dot Brown Hawkins (Noel); a sister, Susan Grindstaff Barrett (Rob); and mother-in-law, Mary Jo Drake. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Daniel Grindstaff; and grandparents, Robert and Ruth Grindstaff and Wiley and Kathleen Brown.
A celebration of his life will be held on April 4, 2017, at Newfound Baptist Church, where he had been a member. His family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will then take place in the church cemetery. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Jeff Maynard.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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To Landon’s Family, We are so sad to hear of Landon passing away. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you have comfort and peace in your memories.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. My prayers are for comfort for you and all your family during this time of grief.
Thoughts and prayers to Karen and family. Diana Mahaffey Rhodes
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Karen, Sarah, Daniel and family! May You find peace and comfort during this time!
Karen, Sarah Daniel and Susan, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. May God put his loving arms around each of you and give you comfort and peace in this most difficult time.
Love In Christ,
Donna Berlage
Sarah and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dear Karen and all Landon’s family,
We are so sorry to hear of Landon’s passing. Our prayers for the Lord’s comforting presence in this tremendous loss to your family and our entire community.
Prayers for the families of Landon. So sorry to hear of his passing. The RICE family Jean Rice, Terry Rice Ammons (Sam), Brenda Rice McElrath (Jeff), Kathy Rice & Tony Rice (Bridgette)
Daniel and Brittany and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is my prayer that God will comfort you and see you through this sad time. Give my love and hugs to Abi and Eli. Love you. ALICE HINSON
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. Landon was one of the good guys. Praying for you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Landon’s passing. He truly was an intelligent, unique and brilliant engineer and spoke so often of his family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dot and family,
Reva and I are sorry to hear about Landon. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God surround you with his loving arms.
Karen and family so sorry about your husband/father . Will be praying for you.
Karen, and Daniel, and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Landon. He was such a giving, selfless, caring, and most incredible person that I’ve had the immeasurable honor of knowing and spending time with. My heart is very heavy, please except my condolences, your family will be in my prayers. God has just received an angel that has touched so many lives.
Thank you for all you’ve done Landon!
Karen, Dot and all of Landon’s family- We are so sorry to hear of Landon’s passing. Please know that we love you and are praying for God’s comfort as you go through this difficult time.
Karen…I am so sorry to hear of Landon’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I’m sorry to hear of Landon’s passing and your loss. He was my first supervisor at Sonopress (RCA or QTI at the time). He’s entered my thoughts often over the years. I have nothing but good memories of him. He was a good person and a lot of fun to be around. I know he will be missed.
Praying for all the family whom I dearly love. He was so kind, generous, and thoughtful. We will miss him so much.
I am so sorry to hear of Landon’s passing. Your family will be in my prayers.
My heart skipped a beat upon seeing Landon’s obituary. We have the fondest memories of your family, times making ice cream and picnics at RC fly-ins. May God bring you comfort and strength. You are loved.
Dear Dot and family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Landon’s death. He was a fine man and will be greatly missed. Alice and I send our deepest sympathy to you and the family. We will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss and sadness.
My sympathies to the Grindstaff family. I’m so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that one day soon ‘death will be no more.’ (Revelation 21:4) Not only will we not experience death, but we have the hope of being reunited with our loved ones we have lost to death. This will take place by means of the resurrection hope, mentioned in the Bible at John 5:28,29. Imagine how you’ll feel when your dear loved one, Landon, is brought back to life, in a beautiful new paradise in earth! It’s not a mere dream, but a future that will soon be realized. (Revelation 21:5)
My deepest condolences for your loss. I worked with Landon at Resistoflex and enjoyed his positive attitude and amusing stories.
He was always a joy to be around.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Karen,Dot and family,
We are so sorry when we heard about Landon. You all have our deepest sympathy. Seems like just yesterday when we were in West Buncombe Elementary and Erwin High School together. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Cherish your memories. We did not know you lived on Rhymer Road which is close to our Ridgeview Road homes. You probably went by us when you were going to Bear Creek Rd. Earl & Shirley knew Landon’s parents from school. Again our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Landon’s family.
Although these words are few, we extend our deepest sympathy, love and concern as you grieve this sudden, tragic loss.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you make your way through the difficult days ahead.
May the loving, wonderful memories of Landon bring you comfort and peace.
I am so sorry, Karen. May you and your family be blessed in such a difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Grindstaff family during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I haven’t seen Landon since high school 40 years ago, but I have great memories of him and what a nice guy he was in school. I hope Jesus gives you that peace that passes understanding. GOD bless,
Daniel & family I’m so sorry for your loss. We are lifting you all up in prayer. Love you guys.
Daniel an family jerry an I are so sorry for the loss of your father an a loved one to the family. I pray God will comfort and put his loving arms around you close an hold you all tight . If there’s anything at all we can do plez ask. Our prayers are with you all. Jerry Renee willett
I worked with Landon at Bussmann, he was a good friend and a true gentleman. Heaven is sweeter today with his presence.
So sorry to hear of Landon’s passing. I am unable to come to the service but will be praying for you.
Karen, I am so sorry to hear of Landon’s passing. While I haven’t seen him since high school, I have very fond memories of being his seat mate in several classes, most especially physics and English composition. He was friendly, kind, and had a great wit. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
So sorry Karen, to hear of Landon’s passing. (We used to be neighbors before you moved to this house) Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. If there is ever anything I can do please let me know. I will be praying for you.
Daniel, so sorry for the loss of your father. Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Karen and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Landon was such a great person! He was truly one of the nicest guys in school. May the Lord comfort you and your family. I will be praying for all of you.
Karen – my thoughts and prayers are with you , Sara and Daniel. I am so sorry for you loss. God bless each of you as you are going through this difficult time.
I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Landon at Bussmann. He was a great person and was liked by everyone. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
We were so sad to hear of Landon’s passing and are so sorry for your loss. We love you guys and are praying for each of you!
So sorry to hear about Landon! It was funny the day I went with Keith to get my bug that Landon had worked on. Keith started to introduce us and we were already talking about school. He was a good person and fun to talk to. All of you are in our prayers. Debbie and Keith Morris
Karen,
I’m so sorry to hear of Landon’s passing! I know he was your best friend. I’m thinking of you and your family. You are all in my prayers. May you be comforted with peace.
Karen, I was so saddened to learn of Landon’s passing. Seeing his name brought back many happy memories of our days in the EHS band. I know these days will be hard and my prayers for peace go with you and your family.
I am shocked and saddened to learn of Landons passing. I worked with him at Bussmann for many years and traveled to Mexico several times before the plant closed. He was one of the most intelligent and nicest people I ever worked with or even knew. He was also one of the funniest. He will truly be missed. May your family find comfort in the Lord and know we will see him again one day. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah & family,
Bob and I are so sorry for your loss.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers!
Just know that time will make it bearable.
Love you!
Joanne and Bob
Dear Karen and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories of Landon.
I am so sorry to hear about Landon’s death I remember him as an exceptional band student. My prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your as a family, my heart aches for all of you Landon was a great person and will be missed by many, I pray that our Mighty God will fill you with peace and comfort only he can.
Karen my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness.
Karen & family you have our deepest sympathy at this time of sadness.We love your family . Our prayers are with all of you. Fred & Pearl Ligon
Karen & family you have our deepest sympathy at this time of sadness.We love your family . Our prayers are with all of you. Fred & Pearl Ligon
My heart is broken to hear of Landon’s passing. I have never met anyone that was more willing and ready to help anyone with anything. I know he loved his family and he loved life. He talked with pride about his children and grandchildren. Knowing Landon for over 30 years has filled my life with many blessings and there will always be an empty place in my life knowing he is no longer on this earth. I am very grateful for the time I had to get to know and love him. Prayers to the entire family.