James Warner Grizzle

James Warner Grizzle obituary, Clovis, NM

James Warner Grizzle

James Grizzle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muffley Funeral Home Inc. on Jun. 6, 2025.

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James "Jimmy" Warner Grizzle, age 59 of Clovis, NM, left this earth to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, after a short illness. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Muffley Funeral Home, 1430 Thornton Street. Graveside service will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, 2:00 pm with Pastor Matt Wood officiating at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens, 1601 E Llano Estacado. Pallbearers will be Scott Pennington, Kyle Grizzle, Joshua Wickham, Nathan Pennington, Harold Scott and Devon Cockrell. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Pennington, Kevin Johnson, and his many loyal friends.
Jimmy was born on October 26, 1965, to James Grizzle and Verona Jo Warner Grizzle in Ft. Sumner, NM. Jimmy graduated from Melrose High School in 1983. Jimmy loved farming, working with his hands, riding motorcycles, designing/building his home, spending time with his family and friends. Jimmy was loved by many, he enjoyed traveling and was always willing to help anybody with anything. Jimmy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his sisters; Cynthia Pennington (Robert), Jo Johnson (Jeff), brother; Wiley Grizzle (Shelli), two aunts; Joy Dean Hopper and Sandy Davis, nephews: Greg Pennington (Melissa), Scott Pennington (Kandice), Kevin Johnson, Kyle Grizzle (Lee Ann), nieces: Tara Johnson, Amber Wickham (Joshua), Rona Jo Grizzle, and seven great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; James Grizzle and Verona Jo Warner Grizzle, numerous aunts and uncles, and his grandparents.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to: Spinal muscular atrophy at curesma.org or The Arthritis Foundation Inc, at info.arthritis.org/donate.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.
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