P.D. Grissom, 87
A retired general contractor and a member of the Baptist Church, he was a member of the Rotary Club of McMinnville where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
The son of Phillip Denton and Permelia Safley Grissom Sr., he was preceded in death by sister, Velma Haston.
He is survived by brother, Thomas Grissom of Berbeton, Ohio; sisters, Mary Rowland of Rock Island and Myra Gribble of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Deanna Williamson of McMinnville.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at High’s Chapel with Fred Bueto officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 19, 2005