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Eldon Gritton Obituary

Eldon passed away Monday April 16, 2012. He was born August 6, 1919 to Clarence and Ethel Robbins Gritton in Rock Island, ILL. Eldon was a US Army veteran of WWII, having earned the American Service medal, EAME Service medal, Good Conduct medal and the WWII Victory medal. In addition to being survived by his wife Daphne of Sacramento, CA, he is also survived by his son Darin, his daughter in-law Debbie and three grandchildren, all of Moline, ILL. Eldon was preceded in death by sister Ruth, brothers Bert, Lonnie and Warren Gritton.

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Published by Sacramento Bee on Apr. 22, 2012.

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