LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Thomas Roland Grier, age 78, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 11, 1944, in Lancaster, the son of the late Rev. Grover Cleveland Grier and the late Willie Elizabeth Stroud Grier and was the husband of Janice Deese Grier. Mr. Grier proudly served in The United States Navy and in The Navy Reserves and he retired from Bowater after 33 years of service.  He was an outdoorsman who loved working outside with his tractor and cows. He enjoyed history, talking politics, and was an avid sports fan. Mr. Grier was a fighter; he fought a courageous battle with cancer and won. He was a loyal family man, that loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren who held a special place in his heart, along with his "grand dogs", Trex and Bear. Mr. Grier's family will always remember him as a living legend. Mr. Grier was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.

Mr. Grier is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice D. Grier; his son, Jonathan Thomas Grier (Keri Johnson Grier) of Blythewood, SC; his daughter, Jessica Grier Griffin (BJ) of Lancaster; two grandchildren, Christian James Griffin, and Vivienne Lee Grier; his four brothers, Robert "Sonny" Grier, William "Bill" Grier" (Brenda), Wesley Grier (Rosalind); and Marshall Grier; four sisters, Barbara Hefley (James), Sandra Carnes, Susan Maciaricello (Bob), and Maxine Roof; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Jettie Caskey, Bonnie Galloway, and Edria Payne.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Grier will be 2:00 pm on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Oak Hill Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Cliff Henson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Burgess Funeral Home. For those who wish, memorial contributions can be made to Oak Hill Baptist Church, 6437 Oak Hill Church Rd. Lancaster, SC 29720.

An online guest register is available for condolences on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com .

Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory of Lancaster is caring for the family of Mr. Thomas Grier.