Robert Lee Griner
December 27, 1932 ~ March 9, 2024
Robert “Bob” Lee Griner, 91 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 27, 1932, in Indianapolis.
Bob proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as an inspector for Ford Motor Company for 32 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the UAW.
Bob enjoyed playing golf and video games and doing crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. He was an avid woodworker and had a great passion for his country music.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mable Stockdale Griner, brothers Charles Griner, Paul Griner, and Richard Griner, sisters Valera Driesbach, Rosie Edmonds, and Katie Meador. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 37 years Diane Pennington Griner, sisters, Mary Carolyn Taylor, Shirley Eustace, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Bob will be Wednesday, March 13 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at O’Riley-Branson Funeral Service and Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. A Celebration of his life will be at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
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He was the light that shines bright for the Griner family.
A special light for Diane the love of his life. She donated her life
to make him happy, You are our Special Aunt.
Uncle Bob was always the first one there in any kind of family emergency or need. He and Diane came to our house to fix the rails to our ramp at the back door when Bill wasn’t able to. Diane my heart goes out to you. I know how much you love and will miss him. We will all miss him. Love to you both.
Sandy
Uncle Bob was a kind and generous man. I don’t believe a day went by that he didn’t do something for someone. His crown will be so heavy with jewels that he may not be able to pick it up. I will never forget the night he took Grandma and us girls to White Castle. He asked me how many I wanted and I asked how many can I have hoping he would say two so when he said as many as I wanted I know that my eyes bugged out of my head! I had never had an answer like that before. He would have been an amazing father. I know because he was an amazing uncle. Diane you are a wonderful woman and I’m so glad that he found you. Love you Susie
So sorry to hear, Diane. You operate on auto-pilot for a while, but your Church family is always here for you. Lots of love from “Sherlock”, to “Watson.”
We have you in our prayers. We will miss him. May God’s blessings and strength be with you during this difficult time.
Dear Diane,
'This is a time for gathering all the best of a good life and holding it in the heart forever.' I pray that angels watch over you as you go through this difficult time. May all the flowers of spring bring some cheer to your heart along the way. We love you. Chris & Tim