Roger Dale Grissom, age 62, Russellville, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his residence.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was truly a wonderful and caring man. He loved sitting out on the porch watching his grandchildren play.
The visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Spry Memorial Chapel with Bro. Festus Grissom. Burial will be at Mountain Springs Cemetery in Bankhead Forest in Moulton.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Helen Lee Grissom; children, Christopher Lee Grissom (wife, Connie), Denise Grissom, Amie Dale George (Jeffrey Todd), Troy Nathaniel Grissom (wife, Candace Ann), Tony Nathan Grissom (wife, Lorie Diane); grandchildren, Christina Grissom, Byron Grissom, Derrick Grissom, Corey Green, April Green, Tosha George, Brian George, Samantha George, Jackson Grissom, Mitchell Grissom, Skylar Grissom, Jonah; great-grandchildren, Bently Hodges, Blakelynn George, Carter Harris; siblings, Sandy Jones, Wanda Baker, Connie McDonald, Jigger Grissom, Joann Ladd, Betty Grissom, Patsy Johnson; and a host of nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Josphine Grissom; father, James Grissom; and brothers, Bobby Grissom and Billy Joe Grissom.
The pallbearers will be Roger Chaney, Brian George, Jeff Todd, Brandon George, George Johnson, and Curtis Robert. The honorary pallbearer will be James Johnson.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to nurses, Chaplins, and staff of Amedysis Hospice; as well as to family that helped and stood beside of us through this difficult time. A special thanks to Ruby who was there through it all with us.
