William Michael Grimstead

Mr. William Michael Grimstead, age 65 of Cornelius, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Robert Duncan and Rev. Eddie Tharpe officiating. Burial will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to the service at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Grimstead was born May 18, 1954 in Boone, North Carolina to Donald Ray and Shirley Payne Grimstead. He was a Longtime Professional Airline Pilot. Mike graduated from Wilkes Central High School and Florida Institute of Technology Aviation Program. He was a flight instructor, ground instructor. glider pilot, seaplane pilot and corporate pilot.  He retired from American Airlines as an Airline Pilot.  Mr. Grimstead was a member of Oakwood’s Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Grimstead is survived by his wife; Sherree Grimstead and two cousins; Susan Clements and husband James of Bartow, FL and Cindy Hudson and husband Rick of Hickory.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.

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