A Celebration of Life for Mr. Leamon Forest Grier, September 17, 1935 - April 3, 2016

A time to be bom, and a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. - Ecclesiastes 3.2
MR. LEAMON FOREST GRIER began his earthly journey on September 17,1935 in Augusta, Georgia as the
second son of the late Mr. Gilbert Grier, Sr. and Mrs. Cleo (Fluellen) Grier Norris. He was also the step-
son of the late Deacon George Norris, Sr. He received his early education in the Richmond County Public
School System graduating from Lucy Craft Laney High School in the Class of 1954. While attending Lucy
C. Laney Eligh School, Leamon served as captain of the football team under the mentorship of coaching
icons, Mr. John M. Tutt and Mr. David Dupree. He was fortunate to receive an athletic scholarship to
Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia where he received a Bachelors degree in Physical Education.
He later earned a Masters degree in Clinical Community Psychology from the University of the District
of Columbia, Washington DC.
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Leamon had an extensive professional career including program deyeloper, consultant, evaluator, research
analyst, urban director, Executive Director of Bethlehem Community Center Inc., and prudent of Leamon
F. Grier and Associates, Inc. in Washington, DC.
A life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity , Inc., he was initiated into the Beta Delta Chapter in 1956.
He was also a member of the Morris Brown College Alumni Association and the John M. Tutt Quarterback
Club. In 1981, he was inducted into the Morris Brown College Hall of Fame. Always concerned about
the welfare of the disenfranchised, Leamon was involved in numerous service and civic organizations. As
a tireless public servant, he dedicated much of his time and energy to developing programs designed to
improve the quality of life for those less fortunate. Leamon selflessly devoted his life to becoming a voice
for the voiceless.

He was the recipient of numerous honors, awards, and commendations. These included Public Service
Award, University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC; Outstanding Service, CSRA EOA, Inc.,
Augusta, Georgia; Kappa Man of the Year Award Augusta Alumni Chapter 1997; and the Marquis Whos
Who in the World 19954996 to name a few.
Leamon was a faithful member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church,
On Sunday, April 3, 2016, Leamon Forest Grier heeded the clarion call and thus ended his earthly sojourn.
His phenomenal legacy will forever be cherished by his wife and best friend Mrs. Shirley B, Grier; a loving
daughter, Ms. Suzanne Bowman of Fayetteville, NC; two devoted step-daughters, Cheryl Cofer (Reginald)
and Pamela Gordon, Augusta, GA; step-son, Frank Odonal Smith (Karen) Fayetteville, NC; three brothers,
Gilbert Grier, Jr. (Vicky), Reverend Clarence E. Grier, Sr. (Sarah) of Augusta, GA and Theodore H. Grier
(Lucille) of Clinton, MD; one adopted brother, William Holmes; very special niece/goddaughter, Francine
Thompkins; two sisters-in-law, Thomasina B. Grant and Emma G. Burroughs; grandchildren, Rachael
Bowman, Eferio, Kelly and Donte Smith of Fayetteville, NC and Chanita Rene Cofer and Reginald Gordon
Cofer (Kelora) of Augusta, GA; great grandson, Reginald K. Cofer; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,
other relatives and friends.

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When I come to the end of my journey, and I travel my last weary mile;
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only the smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken, remember some good I have done;
Forget that I ever had a heartache, and remember Ive had loads of fun.
Forget that I have stumbled and blundered, and sometimes fell by the way;
Remember I have fought some hard battles, and won ere the close of the day.
Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day;
But in summer just gather some flowers, and remember the place where I lay.
And come in the evening when the sun paints the sky in the west;
Stand for a few moments beside me, and remember only my best.

We the family of Mr. Leamon Forest Grier are eternally grateful for your support and kindness. Your
prayers undergirded and kept us strong as our saddened hearts mourned the loss of our loved one. Please
know that each expression of love shown shall be forever etched in our hearts and minds. Thank you
so much for embracing us and for embarking on this journey with us. As Christians, we are confident
that we will see our loved one again, because we know that Christians never meet for the last time. May
Gods peace be with each and every one of you.
W. H. Mays Mortuary
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Augusta, Georgia 30901
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