Charles D. Griner

Charles Dwight Griner "Dwight", born August 16, 1922, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2012, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dwight was born to Alden and Mabel (Hobbs) Griner in Andersonville, IN, and graduated in 1942 from New Salem High School. Dwight served in the Air Force during WWII stationed in Miami, Denver and Ipswich, England. He married Barbara "Colleen" Bush in 1951 and moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1952. He operated the Rio Vista Barber Shop and later the Time Square Barber Shop in Coral Ridge for many years. He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Dwight enjoyed his grandchildren, golfing, fishing, oil painting, gardening and playing practical jokes. Dwight was survived by his loving wife Colleen of 61 years, son David and his wife Brooke and grandchildren, Dara, Jake and Justin and niece, Laura Lee (Griner) Cornell and her husband Carl and nephew, Paul Alden Griner. He was predeceased by his son, Daniel Lee, and three brothers, Loren L., Paul E., and D. Elmer. There will be a graveside service at Lauderdale Memorial Park, 2001 SW 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 3 o'clock pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Dwight's ...[more]

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