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Gary Grisham Obituary
Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the church.
Mr. Grisham, who died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at Huntsville Hospital, was born Sept. 4, 1940, in Starkville, Miss., to William Patrick Grisham and Annie Ford Grisham. He was a self-employed contractor. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Louise Satterwhite of West Point, Miss.; one brother, Gerald Grisham of Starkville, Miss.; and one nephew, Marty Satterwhite of West Point, Miss.
Survivors include one son, Gary H. Grisham Jr. and his wife, Lise, of Decatur; two grandsons, Gary H. Grisham III and Van Patrick Martin, both of Decatur; his fiancee’, Wondal Shellhorse of Decatur; two nieces, Cindy McDonald of West Point, Miss., and Patsy Whalen of Georgetown, Miss.; and two nephews, Scott Grisham and Steve Grisham, both of Starkville, Miss.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Decatur General Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 2239, Decatur, AL 35609.
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Ronnie Baker
July 15, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the family on your loss. Gary was a great guy And a good friend. Ronnie & Deana Baker
Doris Bass
July 12, 2005
We are thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
Doris & Kendall Bass
Bart Bass
July 10, 2005
Our thoughts go out to the Gary Grisham family. I am sorry to hear of 'Big Gary's' passing. He was part of my life as a young boy and I remember his broad smile and joking manner. 'Little Gary', take care of your family and God Bless.
Bart
Wayne & Pat Nicklaus
July 10, 2005
Pat & I are very sorry to learn of the passing of Gary, you have our Prayer. God Bless
Wayne & Pat
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Todd and Tammy White
July 9, 2005
Extending sincere sympathy to all of Garys family and friends.
Sally Hodges
July 9, 2005
I am so sadden at the news of Gary's tragic death. To Trudy, Gary, Jr., & Gary III...we have certainly lost one sweet guy! Please know that my prayers, and so many thoughts are with you. Wish I could be there.
Love, Sally
Carol Bradford
July 8, 2005
The Staff of Decatur Country Club expresses our deepest sympathy in the loss of a friend and member of the Club, Gary Grisham.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Angie Abbott
July 8, 2005
This is not only a loss for Gary's family, but a hole in the hearts of many. My sincere condolences to the family and friends.
R&M Equipment Rentals Devona Horton
July 8, 2005
We are so sorry for your lose. I talked to Gary at least once a week about his construction equipment. He was a great guy!! May God bless each & every one of his family.
Tom Collins
July 8, 2005
Wondall, I am sorry for you loss
sincerely
tom
Amy Rankin Courtney
July 8, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the Grisham's family and friends in their time of sorrow. I remember Mr. Grisham as a very kind-hearted and friendly person. I attended Decatur High School with Mr. Grisham's son, Gary, Jr.
Kip Greenwood
July 8, 2005
We were shocked to hear the news about "Big G". He was a good man and had a positive influence on me as a child. I remember him loading up the entire little league baseball team in the back of his green pickup and taking us to McDonalds after ballgames back in the mid 1970's. "Big G" was a no-nonsense kind of guy and would give it to you straight up. "Big G' had a wonderful smile and great laugh and I really think that he enjoyed life to the fullest. Even though it's been about 10 years since I've seen him, it doesn't seem to make it any easier to deal with this sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
Semper Fidelis!
Thomas Ruggiere
July 8, 2005
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless the whole family.
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