John Grenier

John Joel Grenier, 54 of Salisbury, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 after a brief illness. John was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 29, 1965. John was a graduate of Venice High School (Florida) and was employed in various capacities after high school but then In 1989 he decided to join the US Navy. After completing basic training John was sent to Groton, CT to prepare for submarine service. After Groton, John was sent to Pearl Harbor, HI where he served for the next 5 years as a sub diesel engine maintenance tech aboard the USS San Francisco. Decorations and medals awarded during this time were the National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Enlisted Submarine Warfare Breast Insignia, Navy Expeditionary Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

After leaving the Navy John worked in the furniture industry for a number of years but eventually returned to the sea working for a private company as a diesel mechanic aboard ships sailing into the Gulf of Mexico servicing oil rigs.

John loved old cars and enjoyed his visits to the various car shows and cars and coffee events held locally. He also had a keen interest in old clocks, but most of all he loved the sea.

Survivors include his father, John E Grenier, Jr. and his step mother Linda Grenier of Advance, NC; his mother, Shirley Nunes of Young Harris, GA; his daughter, Lauren Grenier of Dunedin, FL, his daughter Gabrielle Grenier and step daughter Cheryl Gilvin of Advance, NC; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Bedford, Mass after which John's ashes will be scattered at sea.

The family wishes to thank the people of the Veterans Hospital in Salisbury, NC for the excellent care they gave John during his illness as well as the Veterans Administration for their support; the medical team at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC and the staff at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home of Advance, NC.