Funeral service for Mr. William Maury Grissom, age 85, of Petersburg, TN, will be conducted at 1 PM on Monday, January 14, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Forsythe and Bro. Billy Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery.
Mr. Grissom was born on April 20, 1933 in Maury County, TN to the late Leonard Vanburean and Mary McDaniel Jones Grissom. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of First Baptist Church of Petersburg. He loved hunting raccoons and horseback riding. Mr. Grissom passed away on January 11, 2019 at his residence.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Juanita Hopkins Grissom; sons, Wayne (Lynn) Grissom of Cornersville, TN, Dane (Angie) Grissom of Howell Hill, TN, and Lane (Delane) Grissom of Chapel Hill, TN; grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) McPherson, Dara Dixon, Andrew (Linda) Grissom, Anna Grissom, Brad (Kelli) Grissom, Chad (Jessica) Grissom, Wendy (Chris) Sawyers, and Kristen Curtis; twelve great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Frugoli of Idaho and Jean Holder of Cornersville, TN; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Jane Tucker and brothers, Van Grissom and Larry Grissom.
Visitation with the family will be held at 5 PM until 8 PM on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Grissom.
11 Comments To "William Maury Grissom"
#1 Comment By Denise & Rickey Smith On January 11, 2019 @ 10:40 pm
our thoughts and prayers are with the family… may you find comfort in knowing that he rests with the angels,
#2 Comment By Douglas On January 12, 2019 @ 2:13 am
Your family is in hearts in your time of loss. Love you all, the Frugoli’s in Idaho
#3 Comment By Tommy Scott On January 12, 2019 @ 4:43 pm
Our prayers go out to you all at this time of grief we will be praying for you all Mr William lived a long life and was a good father and husband may god be with you all in this time of sorrow. The TommyScott family
#4 Comment By Connie On January 12, 2019 @ 7:57 pm
I can hear Uncle Williams voice calling to his dogs or talking to his horse as I write this note. My memories are wonderful and strong and even though my heart is so sad those memories bring me great joy. May God comfort each of you as only He can and may your memories of a husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend bring a little smile and a flicker of joy to your hearts as you remember this wonder man. Love you all. Wish I could be there to hug and help comfort you in this time of sorrow. I’m with you in my heart and mind.
#5 Comment By Donnie and Frances Spencer On January 13, 2019 @ 4:23 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this time of your grief. May God be with you all.
#6 Comment By Rita Taylor On January 13, 2019 @ 2:18 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss .
#7 Comment By Amy Flynn & Lady Bobcats On January 13, 2019 @ 5:08 pm
Our prayers and thoughts go out to all the family during this time and beyond.
#8 Comment By Dale & Sandy Sanders On January 13, 2019 @ 6:11 pm
God be with this wonderful family. May you all find peace and love in lasting memories. God Bless
#9 Comment By Evon On January 13, 2019 @ 8:07 pm
So sorry to hear this. Love and sympathy to the family.
#10 Comment By Abby Wells On January 14, 2019 @ 4:20 am
This family is in my thoughts and prayers I have coon hunted and ridden horses with Mr. William and pray for comfort for these good people in days to come
#11 Comment By Jimmy & Dana Sartain On January 18, 2019 @ 3:41 pm
Brad so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. May God bless your family thru
this difficult time.
Jimmy and Dana Sartain