James Loyd Grider Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 16th, 2021.
Jim was a career photographer and spent 20+ years with Texas Instruments managing their Dallas Photo Department. He loved taking photos, especially of flowers. He held a Masters Degree in photography and was a life member of the Professional Photographer's Association of America.
Jim was also a member of Fort Worth and Cowtown Camera Clubs; Historic Society of Edgewood, Texas; and St. Justin's Episcopal Church of Canton, Texas. He was proud of the many accolades he received.
Jim was a tender and kind man with a loving heart. He loved his four dogs and would never intentionally injure or kill any living thing.
Although he was eccentric at times, he had a side that was endearing to those close to him. He will be sorely missed!
Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Christina; father, James Loyd Sr.; and sister, Sandra.
He is survived by his wife, Jan, of Edgewood, Texas; brother, Bill, and spouse, Kim, of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Cherri, and spouse, Bill, of Aledo, Texas; and daughter, Erica of River Oaks, Texas.
Also surviving are his step-son, Larry Erickson, and spouse, Gloria, of Pennsylvania; step-son, Troy Erickson, and spouse, Melissa, of Indiana; and his step-daughter, Doris Reed, and spouse, Greg, of Terrell, Texas; as well as seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Jim was a career photographer and spent 20+ years with Texas Instruments managing their Dallas Photo Department. He loved taking photos, especially of flowers. He held a Masters Degree in photography and was a life member of the Professional Photographer's Association of America.
Jim was also a member of Fort Worth and Cowtown Camera Clubs; Historic Society of Edgewood, Texas; and St. Justin's Episcopal Church of Canton, Texas. He was proud of the many accolades he received.
Jim was a tender and kind man with a loving heart. He loved his four dogs and would never intentionally injure or kill any living thing.
Although he was eccentric at times, he had a side that was endearing to those close to him. He will be sorely missed!
Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Christina; father, James Loyd Sr.; and sister, Sandra.
He is survived by his wife, Jan, of Edgewood, Texas; brother, Bill, and spouse, Kim, of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Cherri, and spouse, Bill, of Aledo, Texas; and daughter, Erica of River Oaks, Texas.
Also surviving are his step-son, Larry Erickson, and spouse, Gloria, of Pennsylvania; step-son, Troy Erickson, and spouse, Melissa, of Indiana; and his step-daughter, Doris Reed, and spouse, Greg, of Terrell, Texas; as well as seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
James Loyd Grider Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 16th, 2021.
Jim was a career photographer and spent 20+ years with Texas Instruments managing their Dallas Photo Department. He loved taking photos, especially of flowers. He held a Masters Degree in photography and was a life member of the Professional Photographer's Association of America.
Jim was also a member of Fort Worth and Cowtown Camera Clubs; Historic Society of Edgewood, Texas; and St. Justin's Episcopal Church of Canton, Texas. He was proud of the many accolades he received.
Jim was a tender and kind man with a loving heart. He loved his four dogs and would never intentionally injure or kill any living thing.
Although he was eccentric at times, he had a side that was endearing to those close to him. He will be sorely missed!
Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Christina; father, James Loyd Sr.; and sister, Sandra.
He is survived by his wife, Jan, of Edgewood, Texas; brother, Bill, and spouse, Kim, of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Cherri, and spouse, Bill, of Aledo, Texas; and daughter, Erica of River Oaks, Texas.
Also surviving are his step-son, Larry Erickson, and spouse, Gloria, of Pennsylvania; step-son, Troy Erickson, and spouse, Melissa, of Indiana; and his step-daughter, Doris Reed, and spouse, Greg, of Terrell, Texas; as well as seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Jim was a career photographer and spent 20+ years with Texas Instruments managing their Dallas Photo Department. He loved taking photos, especially of flowers. He held a Masters Degree in photography and was a life member of the Professional Photographer's Association of America.
Jim was also a member of Fort Worth and Cowtown Camera Clubs; Historic Society of Edgewood, Texas; and St. Justin's Episcopal Church of Canton, Texas. He was proud of the many accolades he received.
Jim was a tender and kind man with a loving heart. He loved his four dogs and would never intentionally injure or kill any living thing.
Although he was eccentric at times, he had a side that was endearing to those close to him. He will be sorely missed!
Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Christina; father, James Loyd Sr.; and sister, Sandra.
He is survived by his wife, Jan, of Edgewood, Texas; brother, Bill, and spouse, Kim, of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Cherri, and spouse, Bill, of Aledo, Texas; and daughter, Erica of River Oaks, Texas.
Also surviving are his step-son, Larry Erickson, and spouse, Gloria, of Pennsylvania; step-son, Troy Erickson, and spouse, Melissa, of Indiana; and his step-daughter, Doris Reed, and spouse, Greg, of Terrell, Texas; as well as seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
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