Allen Grinsted

Allen Grinsted, age 89, of 1297 Vienna Highway, Hawkinsville, died Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home in Hawkinsville.

Born in Waycross, he was the son of the late Walker Grinsted and Ethel Campbell Grinsted.  For 33 years, he served his country with honor in the United States Air Force and the Georgia Air National Guard.  Mr. Grinsted retired from Inland Container Corporation and was a member of Limestone Baptist Church.  He loved farming, fishing and bird hunting.  He also loved talking to people and was known to have a great sense of humor.

Survivors include:
Wife:  Barbara N. Grinsted of Hawkinsville

Daughter:  Nancy Richardson of Hawkinsville

Sons:
Gary Grinsted (Cindy) of Macon
Mark Grinsted (Denise) of Unadilla

Brother:  James Grinsted of Daytona, FL

Grandchildren:  Eric Richardson (Kandace), Leah Richardson (Brad Waugh), Brittany Taylor (Josh), Alicia Grinsted (Brian Waugh), Blane Grinsted (Rachel) and Amanda Selby (Bryan)

Great Grandchildren:  10

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sara Fordham.

Funeral services will be at 2 PM Tuesday, April 7 in Limestone Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall.

The family requests memorial gifts be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 41 Perimeter Circle East, # 550, Atlanta, Georgia 30346.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.