James C Grider, age 64 of Cave City, KY passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at University of Louisville Hospital. James was born on November 18, 1960 in Indianapolis, IN,  to the late Benton Radford Grider and Lorene Muse Grider Esselborn who survives.

Survivors include: His mother - Lorene Muse Grider Esselborn of Cave City, KY Three sons - James Jason Grider of Indianapolis, IN, Benton Wesley Grider of Seymour, IN and Kyle Sherman Grider of Indianapolis, IN Two step-daughters - Amanda Tinsley and Megan Tinsley Special friend - Crystall Pulliam of Cave City, KY Three brothers - Benny Edward Grider and Steve Allen Grider both of Indianapolis, IN and Ricky Lee Esselborn of Summer Shade, KY Two sisters - Beckie Charlene Grider Cooper and Kathie Marlene Grider Trent both of Cave City, KY One granddaughter - Sophia P. Grider

Funeral Service: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main St, Burkesville, KY with burial in Mud Camp Cemetery. Family requests visitation on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. until time for the service at 12:00 Noon at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home.