Obituary – Todd Grider
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Todd Grider, 54, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:54 A.M. at TJ Health/ Columbia Emergency Room.
He was born April 11, 1971 in Adair County. Todd was a member of Columbia Christian Church and Property Manager for Grider Properties.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Missy Hatcher Grider on January 26, 2021 and his grandparents, O.E. and Margaret Grider and David and Martha Caldwell.
Survivors include:
His daughter – Paige Grider Scott (Noah) of Columbia
His parents – Tommy and Marsha Caldwell Grider of Columbia
His sister – Julie Grider Tucker (Chris) of Danville
His uncles – Bryan Caldwell (Crystal), Ronnie Grider (Linda), Donnie Grider (Linda) all of Columbia
Several other relatives and friends
Funeral service – Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis officiating
Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the Green River Animal Shelter, which can be left at the funeral home
Casket Bearers – Jeff Hatcher, Kelly Cook, Grant Caldwell, Mason Caldwell, Chase Willis, Brad Hatcher, Randy Hatcher, Brent Grider, Jason Grider, Shad Giles
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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