Melvin (Bear) Griner's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2024 in Sandersville, Georgia

Melvin (Bear) Griner

August 8, 1957 - October 14, 2024 (67 years old)

Sandersville, Georgia

Melvin (Bear) Griner's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2024 in Sandersville, Georgia

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M C Smith Funeral Home Inc

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Melvin (Bear) Griner

August 8, 1957 - October 14, 2024 (67 years old)

Sandersville, Georgia

Melvin Griner Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Melvin Griner (Sandersville, Georgia), whose life came to an end on October 14, 2024 at the age of 67, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Jessie Mae Griner; his sons, Brian Johnson and Dedrick Wiley; his granddaughter Crystal Johnson; and his brothers, Jamie Hall and Anthony Griner.

He is survived by: his father Jammie Lee Hall; his wife Patricia Griner of Sandersville, Georgia; his children, Kasheena Griner of Atlanta and Jamario Griner of Sandersville, Georgia; his grandchildren, Evan Griner of Atlanta, Georgia Bre'Niya Johnson of Dublin, Keyonna Haynes, NiAsia Hanes, Aaliyah Haynes and Demorion Haynes of Sandersville, Georgia; his siblings, Belinda Dixon (William) of Harrison, Merolyn Pearson, Rosa Hall, Mary Griner, Annie Pearl Reeves of Sandersville, Janice Tillman, Catina Hall of Atlanta, Georgia, Willie James Griner of Tennille, Steven Griner Mr (Maudell), Charlie Freeman of Sandersville, Richard Tillman and Edward Tillman of Atlanta, Georgia; his aunts, Iola Latimer, Edna Daniels, Katie Maze, Glenda Smith of Sandersville, Carrie Bell Boss of Tennille, Lucille Walker (Doyle) of Fort Worth, Bertha James of Miami and Barbara Hall (Angela) of Swainsboro, Georgia; his siblings-in-law, Arnita Wiley, Lillie Mae Wiley, Lula Mae Minor and Eddie Ray Wiley; his cousin Terry Jones, Sr.; and his friend Racie Warthen. He is also survived by nieces and nephews who revered him as a father figure, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
M C Smith Funeral Home Inc



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9123 GA-15, Warthen, GA 31094

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