Mr. Kenneth Carl Grider age 93, of Starke passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Riverwood Health and Rehab surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born on February 10, 1930 in High Springs to the late Rufus Haskell and Nancy Ann Elizabeth (Eldridge) Grider and was a lifetime area resident. He was a member of the Bradford High Class of 1949. He played football, was class president and was voted best all-around by fellow classmates. At graduation he was presented with the Bausch and Lomb award for outstanding achievements in science. Following graduation, he attended the University of Florida before joining the Army. His basic training was at Fort Jackson followed by service during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge he worked for Denmark Furniture for over 43 years. Kenneth was the oldest member of St. Marks Episcopal Church where he served as junior warden, senior warden, treasurer, lay reader, and sang in the choir. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 56 and served as past Post Commander and Treasurer. Kenneth will be remembered for his easy going, patient personality and wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed many fun times at Kingsley Lake and Georges Lake with family and friends. Preceding him in death were sister, Marjorie Douville and brother, Buddy Grider. Survivors are, his wife of 67 years Jacquelin Ann (Parker) Grider of Starke, daughters, Catherine Grider of Monticello, Nancy Grider of Gainesville, brother, Lloyd Grider of Starke and multiple fur babies. Also left are many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at St. Marks Episcopal Church Parrish Hall on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5-7 PM with memorial services on Saturday, September 16. 2023 at 2:00 pm at St. Marks Episcopal Church. A reception will follow services in the Parrish Hall. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Marks Foundation, P.O. Box 487, Starke, FL 32091, or Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606. Visitation Friday, September 15, 2023 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM St. Mark's Episcopal Church 212 N. Church Street Starke FL 32091 US Memorial Service Saturday, September 16, 2023 2:00 PM - St. Mark's Episcopal Church 212 N. Church St. Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200