Dale "Rabbit" Robbin Grider, 63, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1961 in Somerset, KY to the late Clyde Allen Griday and Nina (Beck) Grider.
Rabbit was known as one of the most talented residential and commercial painters in Russell County. He had a strong work ethic and took pride in his work. Rabbit was a one of a kind soul filled with life, love and laughter for all of those around him. He loved his friends and family deeply and always remained young at heart. Rabbit was a strong fighter and battled cancer for nearly four years. He will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Donnie Grider and Kenny Grider; and one sister, Linda Lawless.
SURVIVORS:
His life partner of 20 years (old lady): Karen Reeder-Peel
2 daughters: Samantha (John Cummins) Grider and Nicki (Charles Weston) Grider
4 step-daughters: Missy (Shane) Woosley, Candace (Billy) Tarrh, Megan Peel, and Billie (Jonathan ) Scott
19 grandchildren: Madison (Alex) Bradshaw, Gage Hicks, Josh Hicks, Emma Grider, Gavin Grider, Audrianna Parrish, Khristian Grider, Kiara Parrish, Kiana Clark, Katie Tarrh, Daisy Boley, Chloe Woosley, Tiara Stargel, Levi Tarrh, Trevor Woosley, Jaden Scott, Rory Scott, Liam Woosley, and Riley Scott
1 great-granddaughter: Lakyn Bradshaw
1 brother: Leland Grider
1 sister: Sharon Lawless
Several nieces, nephews, extended family & friends
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Lawless Family Cemetery on Freedom Church Road in Jamestown, Kentucky.
The family requests that contributions and condolences in Rabbit's memory be sent to: 1203 Main St., West Point, KY 40177.
Newcomer Funeral Home Southwest Louisville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
