Marlin Thomas Grindstaff
March 5, 1947 ~ March 25, 2024
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Marlin Thomas Grindstaff, 77, of Candler, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024.
A native of Buncombe County, Marlin was a son of the late Boyd Carl Grindstaff and Marie Wallin Grindstaff. He was also preceded in death by 2 siblings.
Marlin was a longstanding member of Glady Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a faithful Deacon. He was dedicated to his Church and to his Savior.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Raper Grindstaff; his sons, Jody Grindstaff (Candy) and David Grindstaff (Charity); grandchildren, Hannah Arrowood (Jackson), Lily Grindstaff, Nathan Grindstaff, Kensington Grindstaff and Willow Grindstaff; great-grandson, Knox Arrowood; brother, Eddie Grindstaff (Gail); sister, Kathy Walker (Lynn); sister-in-law, Lillian Raper; brother-in-law, Glenn Raper, Jr.; and a nephew, Greg.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28 in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Pastors Marvin Watts and David Grindstaff officiating. Burial will follow in the Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Services
Visitation: March 28, 2024 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: March 28, 2024 3:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Brother David you are in our prayers in this time of bereavement as we look ahead beyond death to that Glorious day when we meet our precious Savor in the air and all Glorified saints shouting around the Throne of GOD forever We know you have the Great comfort with you precious in the sight of the Lord is the Death of His Saints love you
David and family, so sorry for the passing of your dad. Praying for God to give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Love you all!
I worked with Marlin at BASF we worked in Deploy department he was good to work with and a true Christian my prayers are with you Jody and all of the family we will see him again one day.