Charles Benjamin Grinage Jr

October 24, 1948 - May 23, 2020

Charles Benjamin Grinage Jr. was best-known as "Punkin." He was born to Barbara and Charles Grinage Sr. on October 24, 1948 in Ann Arbor. Punkin was the first child and was followed by Herbert, Valerie, and Larry. Punkin was outgoing, funny, and courageous. Punkin was an exceptional student and was accepted to the University of Michigan for studies. However, Punkin chose to enter service and served in Vietnam War. After the war he married Mary, whom two children were born Charles III and LaToya. Punkin lived I Inkster area until his death and hosted his friends and relatives at his home at Twin Towers. He is survived by Valerie and Larry, his children, and a host of family and friends, who will miss him dearly.