Richard "Dick" Allen Grindle, 78, of Leesburg, and formerly of Muncie, died early Sunday morning, November 17th, 2013 at the home of his daughter. He was born May 16th, 1935 in Fairmount, and was the son of the late Jacob & Marcille (Vetor) Grindle.
Dick was a 1962 graduate of Ball State University, with a B.S. degree in Business. He worked his way through college in the furniture business. He later worked for Chevrolet of Muncie, having a great interest in the furniture business he returned to it, and he and his late wife Billie purchased the business, and owned and operated Grindle Furniture for 45 years. He loved his family and traveling south to Texas and Florida during the winter months in their motor home.
Dick is survived by his two children, Leith Ann Fullenkamp (John) of Muncie, and Ric Grindle (Kimm) of Muncie; four grandchildren, Kalli Stull (Mike) of Louisville, KY, Kelsi and Klay Fullenkamp of Muncie, and Kylie Grindle of Muncie; three sisters, Rachel Bliss of Fairmount, Judy Jones ( Rev. James D.) of Warren, and Linda Hasty of Boca Raton, Fl; two brothers , Jim Grindle (C.J.) of Fairmount, and Phil Grindle (Lois) of Wabash; several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Billie Grindle in May of 2013, and a brother Don Grindle.
Funeral Services for Dick will be held Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Garden View Funeral Home, with Rev. James D. Jones officiating. Burial with Military Honors being conducted by the United States Army and the Delaware County Honor Guard will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Family and friends may call Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, with envelopes provided at the funeral home.