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Barry Griggs Chism, age 95 of Greenbrier passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 pm, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends 10 am until the hour of service on Thursday at the funeral home.
He was born in Greenbrier, TN on May 21, 1925 to the late Gus Eugene and Lizzie Lee Batts Chism. He was also preceded in death by grand-daughter, Wendy Dugger; sisters, June Cook and Jean Bailey.
He loved his family very much and spending time with them was important. He was a graduate of the Greenbrier High School class of 1943 and a retired mail carrier for the USPS. He was a member of Greenbrier First Baptist Church where served as Deacon Emeritus and taught Sunday School for over 50 years. He was a WWII Veteran and loved sharing his military experiences with schools and community events. He was awarded 2 bronze stars and 2 purple hearts for his service. He did interviews for the Library of Congress, Austin Peay State University and Middle Tennessee State University. He enjoyed showing and telling about his military memorabilia and hee also loved showing his ’56 Chevy at various events.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Dora “Sue” Harris Chism; son, Dale (Marilyn) Chism of Murfreesboro, TN; daughters, Carol (Wayne) Dugger of Clarksville, TN, Melissa (Bill) Norwood of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Jared Norwood, Matt Norwood, Eric (Sarah) Dugger and 7 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Legion Post 45, Greenbrier Historical Society or Greenbrier First Baptist Church Daily Bread program. Donations may be made payable to either charity and left at or mailed to Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073. Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbell.com
Austin & Bell Funeral Home
2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
(615) 643-4000
Barry Griggs Chism, age 95 of Greenbrier passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 pm, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends 10 am until the hour of service on Thursday at the funeral home.He was born in Greenbrier, TN on May 21, 1925 to the late Gus Eugene and Lizzie Lee Batts Chism. He was also preceded in death by grand-daughter, Wendy Dugger; sisters, June Cook and Jean Bailey.
He loved his family very much and spending time with them was important. He was a graduate of the Greenbrier High School class of 1943 and a retired mail carrier for the USPS. He was a member of Greenbrier First Baptist Church where served as Deacon Emeritus and taught Sunday School for over 50 years. He was a WWII Veteran and loved sharing his military experiences with schools and community events. He was awarded 2 bronze stars and 2 purple hearts for his service. He did interviews for the Library of Congress, Austin Peay State University and Middle Tennessee State University. He enjoyed showing and telling about his military memorabilia and hee also loved showing his ’56 Chevy at various events.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Dora “Sue” Harris Chism; son, Dale (Marilyn) Chism of Murfreesboro, TN; daughters, Carol (Wayne) Dugger of Clarksville, TN, Melissa (Bill) Norwood of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Jared Norwood, Matt Norwood, Eric (Sarah) Dugger and 7 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Legion Post 45, Greenbrier Historical Society or Greenbrier First Baptist Church Daily Bread program. Donations may be made payable to either charity and left at or mailed to Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073. Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbell.com
Austin & Bell Funeral Home
2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
(615) 643-4000
