Herbert Raburn Grier

June 29, 1935 - October 12, 2020

Herbert R. Grier, age 85, of Buford, GA passed away October 12, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Virginia Grier, parents, William H. and Alma Skelton Grier, brother, Clayton L. Grier, sister, Frances Grier Curry. He is survived by his daughter, Robin and Ronnie Lord, Buford, GA; twin sons, Benny and Beverly Grier, Buford, GA, Bobby and Kathy Grier, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Jessica and Ben Cochran, Joseph and Kristine Lord, Justin and Tara Grier, Tyler and Olivia Grier, Ryan and Jessica Grier, Tracy and Dwayne Moss; great-grandchildren, Ella Cochran, Joel Cochran, Lucas Grier, Brooklynn and Chad Teale, Brandon Moss, Michael Rylan Grier, Gabriel and Charlotte Lord, Kaytlyn Grier, Jackson Van Goosen; great-great grand-daughter, Allison Teale; brother, Erastus Dean Grier, Gainesville, GA; sisters, Maudine Grier Delong, Gainesville, GA, JoAnn (Harold) Smith, Jr., Cumming, GA; sister-in-law, Verlene Grier, Cumming, GA; brother-in-law, Noah and Clyde Darracott, Buford, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Grier was born June 29, 1935 in Shelby, NC. He was retired from Scientific Atlanta in the maintenance department after 32 years. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, Buford, GA. Mr. Grier enjoyed traveling and camping at Unicoi Springs Camp Resort where he spent most of his time from Springtime May to November each year. He drove lots of cars for different dealerships over a period of years. Mr. Grier was an avid golfer, and baseball and bowling enthusiast. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren playing sports. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Hill and Pastor Bryan Satterfield officiating. Interment Service will be at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA with Rev. Ben Cochran officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to Harmony Baptist Church in memory of Herbert R. Grier.