Wilburn-Grissom-Obituary

Wilburn Lee Grissom Jr.

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Aug 14, 1924 – Sep 10, 2023

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BORN
August 14, 1924
DIED
September 10, 2023
LOCATION
Bloomfield, New Jersey

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Wilburn ("Bill") Lee Grissom, Jr., 99, of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 10, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio, but spent his formative years in Birmingham, Alabama.. Wilburn graduated Georgia Tech in Atlanta GA with a BS in...

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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Grief can be so hard, but your special memories can help you and your family. Remembering you loved one today and always. Please except my deepest sympathies.

Loved my "summer dad" and will always remember his peach ice cream that he made in the wooden ice cream maker. I have known Bill since 1959 when he and his wife Mim met my mom and dad John and Val Pettit and they all introduced me to their daughter and my life long friend Laurie. Bill was such a great guy and always lots of fun to be around. He, his wife, and my parents shared so many wonderful times together. He will always be missed but I know that he is glad to be with Mim in Heaven. God...

Our family wishes to express our deepest, heartfelt sympathy to your family on the passing of your beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend. I remember Bill from my earliest years when he and Mim took me swimming at the Hollywood Country Club in Birmingham, AL. Everyone thought I was their child because Bill & I had red hair. They tried their best to teach me how to swim. They were very kind and caring and I remember falling in love with both of them. My love for Bill & Mim...