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Obituary For Walter Lee Grier, Jr.

By fall of 1965, October 8th, a bouncing baby boy was presented to the late Dorothy Ingram and Walter Grier Sr. of Ft. Pierce, Florida. Walter Lee Grier Jr. was energetic and happy, but very quiet. He loved to play baseball and watch TV. By 6 years old, he even had a horse!

As he grew through adolescence, he was very athletic and adventurous. He continued his sports endeavors, but also loved to ride bikes and race horses down the banks of Taylor Creek! He loved interacting with his cousins – when it came to fun, he was the ringleader. He spent lots of time with his older cousins exploring his rambunctious side. Even though he playfully teased, Walter Jr. was a protector.

Walter Jr. attended St. Lucie County public schools and excelled in sports at Westwood High School, where he graduated with the class of 1984. He was known as “G Speed.” He attended college in Iowa (Hawkeyes), Kansas (Fort Hays State), and Arizona (Eastern Arizona) before pursuing a career in professional football. He traveled the country participating in various camps, tryouts and combines over the years, before returning home to care for his mother Dorothy.

Once he returned home, he began a career as a logistics specialist with a nationwide beverage company. Walter Jr. worked for over 20 years in logistics before transitioning to longshoreman work at the Ports of Canaveral. He held several positions and certifications at the time of his passing.

Walter Jr. was a dedicated father who loved and provided for his children. He enjoyed traveling, cars, restaurants, and visiting family and friends. He was a man of style and was known around the city, country, and the world! All who knew and encountered him loved his kind spirit, jovial personality, and… his big heart! He will be missed by many whom he touched!

His legacy lives on through his children Julian Grier, Alexia Grier, Bryce Grier, Paris Grier, Brandon Grier, Megan Spivey, and Amira Mobley; brother Roderic Grier (Joycelyn, Shaylyn, Eric); sisters Wandrea Grier (Brian), Stephanie Hough (Kent, Joyia, Desiree, Gabriella); great niece Bri'Ajah McMillan; God daughter Jayla Allen; and a host of other family including aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends

Funeral Services for Walter Grier, Jr. will convene on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 1:00pm. Burial will immediately follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

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Guest Book

You Taught Me Everything But How To Live Without You Daddy. "We All We Got" Is What You Instilled In All Your Children & Loved Ones. My Go-To, My Daddy, Bestfriend, Facetime Buddy, Im Missing You Like Crazy. We Talk Everyday For Hours, Are Always With Each Other, So This Is The Worst Change I've Ever Endured. I Love You Forever And You've Taught Me Everything To Prosper And Be Successful In This Crazy Life. I Will Execute Our Plan Daddy I Promise I Love You So Much Missing You Dearly Daddyoooooo ~ Babygirl, Parisssssseeee, Cricketsaw.

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I send my thoughts and prayers to the family I'm really going to miss you friend your friend ms. Hope as you always called me.

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I send my prayers to the family I'm truly going to miss you friend.

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Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that Walt, Jr. will always remain in our hearts. I will always remember his sense of humor and his smile that lit up a room. Much love and every blessing. Auntie Rebecca

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The Lord is close to all who call on Him. (Psalm 145:18)...the Lord walks with you and He will comfort you. Johnny and Cheryl Bennett

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Sending our thoughts and prayers during this precious time of bereavement. Deepest sympathy from the Gaines family.

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Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Respectfully, Billy and Geneva White of Orlando

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My thoughts and prayers are with the Grier and Ingram family. God will take care of you. You have my deepest sympathy. Rev. Dr. Frances M. Harris

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I am still in Shock...The young lady you call 'COOL BREEZE". MY Deepest condolences to your Whole Family and Friends. Your ILA Sisters Robertha Boatwright

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With deepest sympathy-we send our thoughts, love and prayers to the family. May you find strength to carry you during this time. S.I.P "Walter" William & Veronica Tillman of Fort Pierce, FL

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Deepest Sympathy to the family. Walter you would be truly missed R.I.P. Class of 84

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Walter cuzzo man we gone miss you! Man I still think about the time you rod help me through this same stuff! Man this shock me more anything! Boy we gone miss you man! My condolences go out to your kids and mother and brother and sister!

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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