John David Grainger, Sr.

TIMMONSVILLE – John David Grainger, Sr., 77, died at MUSC Florence on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Born December 19, 1944, in Florence County, he was a son of the late Thomas “Pete” Melvin Granger and the late Frances Azalee Cusaac Granger. He retired from Vulcraft after thirty-Five years of service then went to work at Stock Components in Timmonsville. He was an avid fox hunter and loved riding horses. He was a hard worker who loved his family . He was known by always having a packet of chewing tobacco, flashlight and cellphone in his top pocket. He is survived by his wife, Clarice Tedder of Timmonsville; his son, Davey Grainger of Timmonsville, two daughters, Gwen Grainger (Jeremy Windham) and Caroline Robinson both of Timmonsville; five grandchildren, Jenni Grainger (John Sutton), Morgan Grainger, Hunter Calhoun, Brelee Calhoun, and Ayden Robinson; one great-grandchild, Sadie Kate Sutton; a brother, George Granger of Timmonsville; and a sister, Margaret Coward of Timmonsville. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Tommy and Vernila Granger; an infant son, Christopher Grainger; and a brother, Thomas Melvin Grainger. A graveside service will be held 2pm on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Bethany Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Craig Tedder officiating. The family will receive guest following the service at the cemetery. Arrangements made through Floyd Funeral Home, 136 E. Main Street, Olanta, SC, (843)396-4470. www.floydfuneral.com