Robert Louis Gribble

'Grib'

Robert Louis Gribble, age 67, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, October 9th, 2010. 'Grib' was the son of the late Alfred and Julia Gribble of Vineland, NJ and graduate of Vineland High School 1961. He attended Rutgers University 1965-1967. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Linda Longbottom Gribble, and three children, Todd Robert Gribble of Concord, NC, Melissa Gribble Boysen of Delafield, WI, and Wayne Russell Bracco of Millville, NJ. He is also survived by brothers James Gribble of Vineland, NJ and Gerald Gribble of Millville, NJ, as well as eight grandchildren, Kelsey Bracco, Erin Boysen, Brian Boysen Jr., Margaret Gribble, Bradley Boysen, Abigail Gribble, Henry Gribble, and Benjamin Bracco.

Grib was an entrepreneur and former business owner of Gribco Mechanical Contractors in Rosenhayn, NJ; Techtrol, Inc. of Charlotte, NC; and Muscle Motor Sports, Inc. of Huntersville, NC. His interests and pastimes included the NJ National Guard, Land Speed Racing, and Drag Racing. Grib was an avid motorcycle enthusiast.

Special thanks from the family to the great care and attention given to Grib by Lake Norman Hospice, as well as the efforts of the National Kidney Foundation .

A memorial service in celebration of Grib's life will be held on Tuesday, October 12th, where family will greet friends at 6:00 p.m. at McEwen Funeral Service Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, followed by a 7:00 p.m. Service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Grib's memory may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman, 705 Griffith Street, Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036, or the National Kidney Foundation , 4819 Park Road, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel, Charlotte, NC.