Easley, South Carolina
Jan 9, 1924 – Dec 19, 2008 (Age 84)
LT. Col. (Ret) Jack Grisham - Easley, SC Lt. Col. (Ret) Jack Peyton Grisham, 84, of 232 Rivers Edge Drive, died Friday, December 19, 2008, at his home. Born in Anna, IL, a son of the late Milas and Mary Ruth Settlemoir Grisham, Lt. Col. Grisham retired from the US Army after twenty-eight years of service and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He later taught high school for fifteen years in Cape Girardeau, MO. Lt. Col. Grisham was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Surviving are his wife of sixty-six years, Frances Hamilton Grisham of the home; a son, Mark Grisham and wife, Marsha, of Easley; two grandchildren, Sharlene Franken and Temple Whitesell; and four great-grandchildren, Sunny Rose Franken, Max Franken, Aaron Whitesell and Cassie Whitesell. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Jackie Scott, and by two brothers. Memorial services, with militay honors, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at St. Michael's Episcopal Church with Rev. Jim Workman officiating. The family is at the residence. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Read MoreI taught with Jack at CHS in the 80's. I considered him to be a good teacher and colleague. I just had word of his passing. My condolences to his family.
Lonnie Wilke
January 20, 2009 | Saint Louis MO
I would like of offer our sincere condolences to Frances Grisham. Jack was a fine man and a very good officer in Tank Company in the Free Territory of Trieste in the early 1950s. I knew him then and we knew him at the Tank Company reunions. It was a shock to hear of his passing. Frances, we love you. Chuck and Barb Nobles
charles & barbara nobles
February 02, 2009 | Bloomington IL
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I was also one of Col. Grisham's history students in Cape. He was a wonderful man.
Julie Teater
December 28, 2008 | Biloxi, MS
Grisham family, I too was a student of Col. Grisham's. I remember taking Missouri History just because he taught the class. He was such a positive role model for so many. An American Hero in every way. God be with your family.
Dawn Jones
January 21, 2009 | LaVergne, TN
Mark & Marsha Words cannot express the sadness we are feeling for you and your Family. Jack's energy was an inspiration to us all. We are honored to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry & Karen Cassese
December 21, 2008 | Easley, SC
