John Nelson Grainger, Jr., 58, passed away on March 22, 2014. Born April 4, 1955 in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the late John Nelson Grainger Sr. and Myrtle Walton Grainger. John served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was an avid NASCAR fan and UNC sports fan. He loved saltwater fishing and listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd.
He is survived by his siblings, Gail Hanna, Jerry Grainger (also John’s best friend) and wife, Lu Ann, Robin Wong and husband, Michael, Karen Grainger, and Ryan Grainger; life partner, Suzie F. Bell; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Muriel Hanna.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511.
Condolences may be sent through: www.brownwynnecary.com
