Ralph Grider, 78, of the Millerfield community of Adair County, KY passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He was born in Adair County on June 13, 1946, the son of the late Joe and Alta Etta Stargel Grider.
Ralph was a farmer and a proud US Army veteran. He was an avid hunter and thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors. Ralph loved to farm and graciously mowed the Millerfield Cemetery for over 20 years. In his pastime, he enjoyed going to church and spending time with his family and friends. You would often find him watching his westerns, reading or doing his word search puzzles, as well as watching U of L college basketball games. Ralph will be sorely missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 55 years: Glenda Richards Grider of Columbia
2 children: Charles (Holly) Grider of Leitchfield and Pamela (Bryan) Cundiff of Campbellsville
4 grandchildren: Presley Cundiff, Casey Cundiff, Cailey Blaire Cundiff, and Mercedes Duncan
1 sister: Priscilla Kay McGowan
A host of nieces, nephews, & several friends
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his brothers: Howard Grider, Wayne Grider, and Charlie Grider.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Craig Huddleston and Bro. Robert Knight officiating
Burial: Humble Cemetery with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard
Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Charles Grider, Jackie Grider, Bryan Cundiff, Scotty Hadley, Ryan Abrell, and James David Abrell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to the Humble Cemetery and may be made at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
