Mr. William Henry Grigsby age 81, passed away Tuesday May 20, 2025, at his home in Lester, AL. Mr. Grigsby was born in Lester, AL to the late William Thomas Grigsby and Violet White Grigsby. He spent his entire life in Lester, AL but, people knew him all over the Southeast United States. Henry confessed Christ long ago at Willow Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Willie Coleman at the time. Henry was educated at Red Hill School, Green Hill School, and lastly Trinity High School. He was known all over for his ability to fix almost anything, his work ethic, and his infectious laugh. He was known as “Mr. Fix It” in some places and in others he was known for his amazing stories that keep you laughing with unbelief.
Henry is preceded in death by his Parents, William Thomas Grigsby and Violet White Grigsby; two younger brothers Bobby Jean Grigsby and Otis Grigsby. He is survived by his wife Peggy Grigsby of Athens, AL., sons Dennis Grigsby (Casscilla) of Pulaski, TN, Terry Grigsby (Nicole) of Athens, AL, daughter Sonya Cannon (Kareem) of Athens, AL, Brother Thomas William (Jody) Grigsby, Mitchell Grigsby (Sharon), Carolyn Brown (Leon), Mabel Hargrove. He leaves seven grandchildren Terrell Boykins (Carrie), Terry Grigsby Jr., Zion Cannon, Carrington Caldwell-Crook (Devonte), Nicholas Grigsby, Roderick Watkins II, and Ashton Grigsby. He leaves six great grandchildren Elajha Boykins, Ariana Boykins, Ezekiel Boykins, Ramiyah Boykins, Aylah Boykins and Saroya Crook. He leaves several nieces and nephews. Along with many cousins and friends all around the Southeastern region. He will be forever known for his kind heart and warm smile.
There will be an open visitation Friday, may 23rd, 2025, from 9:00am until 4:00pm at Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 from 11:00am until 12:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 12:00pm in the chapel of Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Legg Cemetery in Leggtown, Alabama.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements for William Henry Grigsby.
