Robert Cleveland Grainger: Obituary

June 03, 1934 – December 28, 2018

Mr. Robert Cleveland Grainger, age 84, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, December 28, 2018.

Mr. Grainger was born in Tulsa, OK on June 3, 1934 to the late Grover Cleveland and Cora Waycaster Grainger.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Nell Childers Grainger, brothers Bill Grainger and James Grainger.  Mr. Grainger served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.  He was a loving father and grandfather whose grandchildren affectionately called him “Papa”.  Mr. Grainger was retired from Goldkist.  He was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law Tony and Teresa Grainger, Dahlonega, Kenny and Deanna Grainger, Danielsville, and Gary and Lisa Grainger, Commerce; grandchildren Ashley and Allan Gutierrez, Brad and Becky Grainger, Chrissy and Knox Belk, Jessica and Jesse Compton, Justin and Elyse Grainger, and Jennifer Grainger (fiancé Kyle Smith); great-grandchildren Marcus Gutierrez, Matthew DiMarco, Kylie Smith, A.J. Gutierrez, Saige Compton, Ethan Gutierrez, and baby boy Compton; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, December 31, 2018 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. David Bost will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery with military honors.  The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

To share a memory of Mr. Grainger or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home