Robert Glenn Grissom Sr., 76
A longtime bulldozer operator, a farmer, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving in World War II, he was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was the son of the late Reverdy James and Amanda Bryant Grissom.
He is survived by his wife, Aleta Patton Grissom; sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Jackie Grissom of Warren County, Jim and Jan Grissom of Van Buren County; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Nell and Jimmy Grissom of Laurel Cove, Jennifer and Glen Wilson of Sparta; sister, Mary Ann Hitchcock of Bone Cave; brothers, Bill Grissom of Peeled Chestnut community and Jack Grissom of Laurel Cove; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Joe T. Moffitt officiating. Burial will follow at Long Cemetery in Van Buren County. Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at McMinnville Funeral Home.
McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 16, 2004