Odie B. Grissom, 86, of Leighton, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. There will be a private service for the family.
Odie B was a native and lifelong resident of Colbert County. He was retired from Ford and General Motors and was an avid antique gasoline engine enthusiast and collector. He enjoyed antique tractor and engine shows.
Odie B was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Nina B. Grissom; daughter, Lyzinda Rene Grissom; son, Johnny Grissom; brother, Lonnie Grissom, Jr.; and sister, Ruth Johnson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mae Grissom; children, Bryan Grissom (Lisa), Kevin Grissom (Alyson), Paige Underwood (Derrick), and Emyline Grissom; grandchildren, Langleigh Grissom (Allie), Nicholas Grissom, Clint Grissom, Britney Cole (Rodney), Justin Grissom, Matthew Grissom, Anna Grissom, Damon Underwood (Anna Grace), Chylsea Underwood, and Devin Underwood; and great grandchildren, Alydia Underwood, Oakley Underwood, Mia Rae Underwood, Brylie Cole, Nate Grissom, and Riley Grissom.
Pallbearers are Justin Grissom, Damon Underwood, Devin Underwood, Langleigh Grissom, Matthew Grissom, and Nicholas Grissom.
