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David Russell Grissom, 52

Rock Island resident and Alameda, Calif., native David Russell Grissom, 52, died April 23 at his home after an extended illness.

A welder and fabricator, and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he was an avid outdoorsman with a love for animals and fishing. He was known for his sense of humor and his generosity.

The son of William Joel and Jamie Doris Ramsey Grissom, he is survived by his wife, Paula Irene Norris Grissom; sister, Brenna Grissom of Belvidere; brother and sister-in-law, John Michael and Pat Grissom of Murfreesboro; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at High’s. Mr. Grissom will be cremated.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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