William Allen Gryder

William Allen Gryder, 72, of 439 Goose Nest Lane, Hertford, NC, died Monday, June 6, 2016 in his home.

Mr. Gryder was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on September 15, 1943, and was the son of the late James Vernon and Ruby Grace Lackey Gryder. Retired from Richmond Bellwood Defense Supply Depot, he was a member of Bagley Swamp Wesleyan Church where he actively served the Lord in various capacities. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Madeline Weston Gryder, and by a sister, Lorene Shelton.

Surviving are his wife of nearly 33 years, Ione Heber Gryder; a daughter, Susan Gryder McCord and husband Christopher of Chesterfield, VA; a son, Mark Allen Gryder and wife Phyllis of Chesapeake, VA; two sisters, Annie Holder of Greenville and Reba Inge of Chase City, VA; four brothers, James Gryder of Sterling, IL, Ray Gryder of Chase City, VA, Norris Gryder of Mechanicsville, VA, and Floyd Gryder of Stafford, VA; four grandchildren, Marty Gryder, Madeline McCord, Caitlyn McCord, and Zachary McCord; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 16, at 11:00 a.m. in Bagley Swamp Wesleyan Church and will be officiated byhis pastor, The Rev. James Spaugh. A private burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family in the church immediately following the service. Miller & Van Essendelft, Funeral and Cremation Providers, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Flowers are welcomed, or memorial contributions may be made to Bagley Swamp Church, 402 Bagley Swamp Road, Hertford, NC 27944.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.