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Albert Grider, 94, Columbia, KY (1931-2026)

Albert Grider of Columbia died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was 94 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Terry Shelley officiating. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Visitation is requested after 4pmCT on Friday at the funeral home.


He was born March 20, 1931, in Cumberland County, to the late Homer and Ettie Lee Davidson Grider. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Yule Grider, Vernon Grider, James Grider, Shell Grider, J.B. Grider, Allen Willam Grider, two sisters, Kathleen Kearns and Louise Brummett and the following brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Grider, Mary Elizabeth Grider, Nadine Grider, Johnny Kearns, Randy Gibson, Porter McCoy and Bobby Brummett.

Mr. Grider was a member of Amandaville Christian Church in Bakerton, where he led singing, taught Sunday School and did whatever he could for the church. He was a retired carpenter, cabinet maker and enjoyed his garden and fishing.

Survivors include:
  • His wife of nearly 64 years - Dimple Coomer Grider of Columbia
  • One son and daughter-in-law - William and Lee Grider of Columbia
  • One daughter and son-in-law - Joann and Robert Montgomery of Columbia
  • Four grandchildren - Joseph Grider (Peyton), Zachary Grider, Michael (Emalee) Montgomery, Emma Grider
  • Four great-grandchildren - Myla, Jameson, Truett and Bennett
  • Bonus grandchildren - Adam Montgomery and Callie Smith
  • One brother - Jessie Grider (Brenda) of Burkesville
  • Two sisters - Dottie Gibson of Amandaville and Margaret "Cricket" McCoy of Burkesville
  • Special friend - Joe Strange
  • Several other relatives and friends
Casket Bearers - Joseph Grider, Zachary Grider, Michael Montgomery, Nick Fudge, Matthew Fudge, Brandon Minton

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


This story was posted on 2026-01-07 21:38:30
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Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
Large enough to serve comfortably; Small enough to serve personally.

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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
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Albert Grider, 94, Columbia, KY (1931-2026)



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