Robert Bruce Grummond

Robert Bruce Grummond, 87, passed away on January 31, 2022, at White Oak Manor of Rock Hill, SC. Bob was born on August 25, 1934, in Queens, New York, the son of Lewie and Lillian Grummond. He had lived in Tega Cay, South Carolina since 2010. Bob is survived by his elder sister, Janet Irwin, his wife of 56 years Roberta (Bobbi) Palmer Grummond, two daughters, Nicole Tyra and Kimberly Dressler, and two grandchildren, Kamren Lee Tyra and Austin Robert Dressler.

Bob was a stellar athlete and avid lover of sports, especially basketball, tennis, skiing, golf, and fishing. He attended Andrew Jackson High School in Queens, playing basketball for his father who was the coach of the high school team.  He then received a scholarship to play basketball for Hofstra College in Hempstead, Long Island where he earned a degree in Business. Following college, Bob joined the army, as was required in the early 1950s, where he was a Disbursing Specialist and was on the Army basketball team. He was honorably discharged in 1958. Bob was gregarious, never met a stranger, and could nickname anyone or anything in an instant. He enjoyed a beer and a laugh at the end of a long day and was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. Bob will be dearly missed.

Details on an upcoming celebration of life will be shared with close family and friends.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Bob’s memory to First Tee children’s golf program (firsttee.org/donate).