John R. Grider Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 3, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John R. Grider Jr. of Columbus, Indiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father John Robert Grider, Sr.; his sister Diane Sparks; his grandson Kaiden Blanquiz; and his great grandchild Jaxson Bryant. He is survived by: his mother Barbara Mae Webb Grider, Jr. of North Vernon; his children, Angela Blanquiz (Phillip), John "Bobby" Grider III (Paige) of Columbus and Jason Grider of Columbus; his grandchildren, Devin Grider, Jordon Bryant, Riley Wright, Fancy McFerron and Kannon Blanquiz; and his sisters, Julia Dickmeyer (Gary) of Nashville and Barbara Sue Rayl (Steve) of Norman. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Homes and Crematory - Washington St (1029 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the same location. The military honors will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 2:15 PM at the Garland Brook Cemetery (501 N Gladstone Ave, Columbus, IN 47201).
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Bartholomew County Humane Society.
