Presley Street BC pastor dies at 68
Michael Earl Grindle, pastor of Presley Street Baptist Church, Atmore, died June 24. He was 68.
A Selma native, Grindle was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He received his education from Mobile College (now University of Mobile) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Grindle also was on staff with Johnson Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore at the time of his death. Prior to Presley Street Baptist, Grindle served as pastor and interim pastor of several other churches throughout the state.
He was an Eagle Scout who earned additional Palms for continued leadership and skills development and also served as a member of the Board for Boy Scouts of America. Grindle was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by Homestead Hospice for Veterans to the U.S. Air Force, as well as many others.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara. (TAB)
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