Albert Grider, 94, of Columbia, Kentucky died Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Summit Manor Nursing Home

He was born March 20, 1931, in Cumberland County, to the late Homer and Ettie Lee Davidson Grider. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Yule Grider, Vernon Grider, James Grider, Shell Grider, J.B. Grider, Allen Willam Grider, two sisters, Kathleen Kearns and Louise Brummett and the following brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Grider, Mary Elizabeth Grider, Nadine Grider, Johnny Kearns, Randy Gibson, Porter McCoy and Bobby Brummett.

Mr. Grider was a member of Amandaville Christian Church in Bakerton, where he led singing, taught Sunday School and did whatever he could for the church.  He was a retired carpenter, cabinet maker and enjoyed his garden and fishing.

Survivors include:

His wife of nearly 64 years – Dimple Coomer Grider of Columbia

One son and daughter-in-law – William and Lee Grider of Columbia

One daughter and son-in-law – Joann and Robert Montgomery of Columbia

Four grandchildren – Joseph Grider (Peyton), Zachary Grider, Michael (Emalee) Montgomery, Emma Grider

Four great-grandchildren – Myla, Jameson, Truett and Bennett

Bonus grandchildren – Adam Montgomery and Callie Smith

One brother – Jessie Grider (Brenda) of Burkesville

Two sisters – Dottie Gibson of Amandaville and Margaret “Cricket” McCoy of Burkesville

Special friend – Joe Strange

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Shelley officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Friday

Casket Bearers – Joseph Grider, Zachary Grider, Michael Montgomery, Nick Fudge, Matthew Fudge, Brandon Minton

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements