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Obituary for Robert “Butch” Griner
Following is the family obituary for Robert "Butch" Griner, which was published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on August 7, 2011. A memorial service in his honor was held at the church on Tuesday.
Robert Griner
GRINER, Robert Glen, affectionately known as "Butch" to friends and family, died August 5, 2011. Formerly of Norfolk, Butch was a resident of Richmond, Virginia, where he was employed by, and a member of, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church. As the church's coordinator for the Downtown Community Ministries, Butch was privileged to serve the homeless of Richmond through the Emmaus Feeding Program. For over 10 years, he coordinated the care and feeding of over 140,000 guests. This was Butch's ministry which he greatly loved!
Born February 25, 1952, the eldest son of the late Margaret Ray Knowles and Robert Kitchen Griner, he is survived by his loving companion of 13 years, the love of his life, Linda Pitts; a son, Scott Griner; two grandsons, Tyler and Logan Griner; a granddaughter, Brooklan Griner; siblings, David A. Griner and Kelly K. Midgett and her husband, Paul; an aunt, numerous cousins, and a host of family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, at 2 p.m. on August 9, 2011. A reception will immediately follow the service in the Parish House. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society , or to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.blileys.com.
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