David E. Grider, 85, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Saturday, May 29, 1937, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
David worked as an office manager for a variety of businesses throughout the area. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL, PSOP, St. Clair County Genealogical Society, BTHS Class of 1955 and received Outstanding Local Government Achievement Award in 2022. David was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Son: Derric Steven Grider
- Parents: Edgar and Mary Charlotte, nee Gibbs, Grider
- Brother: James Grider
Surviving are his:
- Wife: Sharon K. Grider of Fairview Heights, IL
- Daughter: Deidra (Matthew) Crook of Arnold, MO
- Son: Alan Grider of O’Fallon, IL
- Sister: Barbara Schrader of Rio Rancho, NM
- Sister-in-law: Mary Grider of Mayfield, KY
- Grandchildren
- Steven Alan Crook
- Claire Ann Crook
- Kaiden Edward Grider
- Dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL or St. Elizabeth’s Foundation. https://www.hshs.org/StElizabeths/Giving
Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 am -12:00 noon, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL, with Rev. Scott Douglas
6 Comments To "David E. Grider"
#1 Comment By Terry Schwarz On January 17, 2023 @ 5:15 pm
Sorry to hear Barb😪
#2 Comment By Michael Wamble On January 17, 2023 @ 6:31 pm
Sorry for your loss Barbara Brother David will be sorely missed by everyone who had the opportunity to know what kind of man he was . Even though I haven’t been at the First Baptist Church in a long time now I still remember David he was a kind loving man and he will be missed.
#3 Comment By Benjamin L Grider On January 17, 2023 @ 6:45 pm
My Condolences to everyone who knew him! Rest Easy Uncle Dave!
#4 Comment By James and Lana Kempf On January 17, 2023 @ 8:12 pm
You have my deepest sympathy!
So sorry for your Loss !
My prayers are with you and your family!
Jim and Lana Kempf
#5 Comment By Cliff n joyce caldwell On January 20, 2023 @ 7:34 pm
Our dear friend David was a man that when you met him you had a friend……he loved Jesus and our joy only comes because we know we will meet again in his new home Heaven with Jesus. ..🙏🏻✝️
#6 Comment By Michelle Bauer On January 21, 2023 @ 10:38 am
Sorry to hear of his passing, my heart-felt condolences.