Wayne Williard Grindle Sr.

Wayne Willard Grindle "Skip", 84, of Haymarket, Virginia passed away February 14, 2024, at Prince William Medical Center after a heroic fight of an unexpected illness. He was born February 27, 1939 in Greensburg, PA to the late James Gerald Grindle and Bertha Edith (Emery) Grindle. Preceding him in death besides his parents were his loving wife of almost 60 years Gloria Ruth (Millard) Grindle, son Jack E. Alexander and grandson Christian G. Alexander. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Gerald, Richard, Robert, and Dennis. Wayne honorably served in the United States Air Force for 12 years. This included tours in Japan and Turkey. He devoted 25 years to the Defense Information Systems Agency, and spent 14 years at BBN/GTE/Verizon. He retired after over 50 years in the workforce. Wayne was a 50 plus year member (life member) in the American Legion (Haymarket Post 1799), more than 30 years in Hay Market Masonic Lodge No. 313 (25 years as Treasurer) as well as being a Life Member and Honorary Member. Wayne loved baseball, football, fishing, camping, and Jeopardy. His love and support of his family was the focal point of his life. Although the families’ loss is heavy, the impact he had on so many lives will be forever cherished. He is survived by his children Gayle Spinks (Jerry) of Elberton, Georgia, Wayne Grindle, Jr. (Wendy) of Linden, Virginia, Pamela Williams (Steve) of Mineral, Virginia, and daughter-in-law Ann Alexander of Warrenton, Virginia. His forty-seven (47) grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren will treasure him forever and ensure his memory lives on. He is also survived by his sister Beverly Lauffer of Greensburg, PA, brother Jack Grindle (Cindy) of West Sunbury, PA, sister Vanessa Palmore (Gary) of Warsaw, VA, sister Lois Rhoades of Latrobe, PA, and sister Cheryl Barnhart (Bob) of Greensburg, PA. Wayne is also survived by many nieces and nephews and extended family. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, February 23, 2024 at Park Valley Church, 4500 Waverly Farm Drive, Haymarket, Virginia. Visitation with the family will take place prior to the service from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Interment will immediately follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Wayne's honor to the Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area (10560 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22030) or Shrine Hospitals for Children (KENA Shrine Center, 9500 Technology Drive Manassas 20110). Condolences may be sent to www.Piercefh.com

Wayne Williard Grindle Sr.

February 27, 1939 - February 14, 2024