OBITUARY: Gary Blaine Grief

Gary Blaine Grief, 62, Christopher, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

He was born Sept. 26, 1952, to James "GG" Grief and Donna (Baker) Grief of Paducah, Ky. He married Lee Ann (Ballard) Grief on Feb. 14, 1997, and she survives in Christopher.

He is survived by his children, Rocky Grief of Buckner, Megan and Chris Funkhouser of Collinsville and Blaina Grief of Christopher; grandchildren, Joselyn Funkhouser, Anison Funkhouser and Blaine Funkhouser; sister and brother, Sami Grief of Florida and Gina Garnett of Kevil, Ky.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. on Wednesday April 22, 2015, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. There will be a graveside service 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Paducah, Ky. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. April 21, 2015. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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