01/20/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Willie Grinstead
Willie Edmund Grinstead
(d. 18 Jan 2013)
Newport News High School Class of @ 1951
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01/20/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Willie Grinstead
Willie Edmund Grinstead Newport News High School Class of @ 1951 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have another
sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter this Sunday morning.
Willie Grinstead, Class of @ 1951, passed away
at home in Newport News on Friday, January 19, 2013 at the age of 79.
From the Daily Press - 01/20/13:
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NEWPORT NEWS - Willie Edmund
Grinstead, 79, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2013 at home. He was
surrounded by his family.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Baerbel; his sons, Michael Grinstead (Celia) and Steven Grinstead; his daughter, Doris Harlow (Chris) as well as 5 grandchildren, Michael, Heather, Eric, Amber and Ian. A native and lifelong resident of Newport News, he graduated from Newport News High School. He joined the Police Force in the City of Warwick, rising to the rank of City Sergeant. He then joined the Newport News Fire department where he retired as a Firefighter after 20 years. Upon his retirement, he spent much of his time working at Eastern State hospital as a psychiatric assistant. |
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Funeral Services
will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 12 noon at Weymouth Funeral Home
by Chaplain Clarence Hilling. The family will receive friends one hour prior to
the service. Interment will follow the service in Peninsula Memorial Park with
Fire Fighter Honors.
In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Newport News Fire Department SafeHouse
Fund, 2400 Washington Ave., 6th Floor, Newport News, VA 23607. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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January 20, 2013
I had the pleasure of working
with Willie for a while and also with his son. Willie was fun to be
around because he could have you laughing without really trying. My
thoughts and prayers are with his family.
January 20, 2013 Willie was one of a kind. I
admired his humbleness and love for the Lord. To his family and friends may
God provide you the strength that you need during your time of bereavement.
I worked with him when I worked for the NNFD. January 20, 2013 January 20, 2013
I knew Bill about 45
years. There was that trip in the snow to William Mary to see
Raymond Moody, trips to ARE in Virginia Beach, and to a Silva
session. He was highly introspective and I appreciated that side
of him. But he was more than that: a true friend.
~ Houston Fitzgerald, Eden, North Carolina January 20, 2013
I was his nurse
his last weekend in the hospital. I am sorry for your loss,
but I am so happy that he was surrounded by his loved ones.
He was awake a lot at night and I could tell how proud he
was of his family. I know he will be missed. You are in my
thoughts and prayers. ~ Jennifer Green, RN, Newport News, Virginia January 20, 2013 January 20, 2013 Although we only knew him for
a short while, Louise and I really enjoyed our visits with him. His faith in
God was evident anytime we talked. While he was blessed with a wonderful
wife, family and friends during his time on earth, I know is enjoying his
new home in the presence of the Lord. May the Lord continue to bless his
family. January 20, 2013 I am so sorry to read this
tonight. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I have thought of
each of you often. I would love to see you when I get a chance to return to
Newport News. I am pretty sure that he and Granddaddy have already found
each other in Heaven. They are in the Firefighter's corner. January 20, 2013
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Our sincerest condolences are extended to Willie's family and friends at this difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley
Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
915-780-3048
Words by
John Newton,
1779
(24 July 1725 – 21 Dec 1807)
Amazing grace! (how sweet
the sound)
That sav'd a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears reliev'd;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believ'd!
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promis'd good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call'd me here below,
Will be forever mine.
Bagpipes Version of "Amazing Grace" midi courtesy
of
http://breadsite.org/classic.htm
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05/25/08
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/21/08
Thanks, Dave!
"Amazing Grace" lyrics courtesy of http://www.friendsacrossamerica.com/amazinggrace.html - 03/15/05
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05
Firefighters' Emblem courtesy of http://www.lockport-ny.com/Reference/deaths2001.htm - 08/17/07
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04