Robert Neil Grier

He was a native of the Charlotte area and was born in Charlotte, NC on September 16, 1940 to the two greatest parents in the world, the late Thomas Neil Grier and Violet Dale Grier.

He was a graduate of East Mecklenburg High School in 1958 and also attended the Carolina Business School. He married the love of his life, the beautiful Dorothy Waters Grier in 1965, who preceded him in death in 2015.

He worked at Eastern Airlines until 1968 and went on to work at Seagram’s until 1974. He then took over Grier’s Store which he sold in 2001 when he retired.

He was a member and supporter of the Providence Presbyterian Church as well as St. Jude and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.

Bob was an avid UNC and Panthers Fan and truly loved watching the games with his son Nick.

Survivors include his beloved son, Nick Grier; beloved sister, Shirley Helmke and husband, Hank; nephews, Rick Helmke, Tom Helmke and wife, Kim and Rob Helmke and wife, Roselle of Auburn, AL.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Providence Presbyterian Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Providence Presbyterian Church, St. Jude or the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.