John Henry Grissom
November 26, 1925 - October 31, 2019
John Henry Grissom, 93, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Garden Villa. Born November 26, 1925 in Martin County, Indiana, he was the son of Evertt and Mae Grissom. He married Elinor (Merritt) Grissom on August 17, 1946 and she survives. He attended Trinity Springs High School and was a member of First Christian Church. John retired from General Motors as a welder and was a WWII Veteran of the United States Navy. Surviving are his wife, Elinor of 73 years; two sons, Tim (Robin) Grissom of Bedford, Scott Grissom of Bloomington; two grandchildren, Hannah (Caleb) Keith of Carmel, Caleb (Alyssia) Grissom of Portland, Oregon; one great-granddaughter, Olive Keith; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Thelma and Ruth; five brothers, Bill, Elbert, Harold, Leland and Elmer. Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes with Rev. Bob Dailey and Rev. Leila Dailey officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the funeral chapel.
John Henry Grissom, 93, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Garden Villa. Born November 26, 1925 in Martin County, Indiana, he was the son of Evertt and Mae Grissom. He married Elinor (Merritt) Grissom on August 17, 1946... View Obituary & Service Information