James E Grider Jr.

James 'JR' Grider 64, Of Champaign, Illinois passed away on September 25, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. He was born on January 12,1956 in Champaign, Illinois the son of James and Dorothea Grider. JR is survived by his wife, Pat; children, Jill and Nick; mother Dorothea; sisters, Barb Anderson, Jolene Grider, Patti Grider; brother, Danny Grider (Rita); fond brother in law of Milly Brown (John) and Michael Hartnett (Patty) and was an uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father James Grider Sr. and brother in law John Anderson.

JR graduated from The University of Illinois in 1978 with a degree in European History. He joined the family business of Grider Truck Repair following his graduation. JR was an avid sports fan, and coached many of Jill and Nicks youth sports teams. He was a cherished husband, father and friend; he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A private Memorial Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, Illinois 710 N Neil St. Champaign, Illinois 61820

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