Robert Eldredge Griswold

Robert Eldredge Griswold, 68, of Tellico Plains, TN passed from death to eternal life,
December 4, 2023 beside his beloved wife, family & close friends. He was an active
member of First Baptist Church in Tellico Plains; previous member of Cedar Springs
Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, where he served as a mentor / leader for the high
school youth group for many years. He loved building projects, ceramics, gardening, the
outdoors, his dogs, the gym, podcasting, reading and researching.
Robert was born in Newport, RI where his father, a naval officer, was stationed at
Quonset Point; later the family moved to Virginia Beach, VA at Little Creek Naval
Amphibious Base where Robert grew up and through his young, adult life. Later he
moved to central east Florida where he met his wife, Roxanne. He earned his General
Contractor's License and started a successful construction firm with his business partner,
building exquisite homes and commercial projects like churches, offices, schools and
condominiums. Later, he sold his share of the partnership, and developed his own
construction corporation in 1987 building high-end, custom homes and large commercial
projects for many years. After years in the building industry, Robert, an entrepreneur at
heart, established another successful company, Ready Made Resources, LLC in 1996
specializing in night optics, outdoor gear, self-reliant and emergency supplies. It became
one of the southeasts largest in the nation. Robert also traveled the world abroad, gaining
a wealth of knowledge and life experience that furthered his advancement. He loved his
family, his country, his God - a true patriot, and a man of strong character, integrity and
honor.
For the past decade or more he has been podcasting and speaking about world events,
preparation, security, patriotism and spiritual reformation, as well as producing
instructional videos for equipment use. He was an extremely gifted man, working
tirelessly with his hands creating everything from exquisite staircases in his earlier years,
and later learned the luthier craft of building guitars with exotic woods and intricate pearl
inlays, beautiful wall clocks, furniture, bowls, etc. He loved transforming his property
into another "Garden of Eden". Later his hands turned toward ceramics, crafting beautiful
masterpieces he sold but also generously gave to those he loved. He was often called a
"Renaissance Man", and for good reason. He was known for his generosity, using his
talents to bless others, and more importantly, His Creator. He brought glory and honor to
his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ all the days of his life. A loving husband, caring father,
faithful brother and friend, a son that any parent would be proud of.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Roxanne Griswold, three sons,
Nathan Griswold of Anchorage, AK, Shaun Griswold of Chattanooga, TN, Joshua
Griswold of Tellico Plains, TN; mother, Mabel Griswold of Virginia Beach, VA, brother,
Richard Griswold of Charlottesville, VA, sister, Carol Forrester of Norfolk, VA, and 6
grandchildren, Kira Griswold, Austin Griswold, Ethan Griswold, Hailey Griswold, Hana
Griswold, Thomas Griswold, and 1 great granddaughter, Willow Jacques. Robert is
preceded in death by his father, Richard Griswold and sister Cheryl Griswold.
Funeral 3:00 P.M. Monday, December 11, 2023, Biereley-Hale Chapel,
Rev. Richard Parker officiating.
Interment to follow service at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends
1-3:00 P.M. at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, 4650 Hwy. 411, Madisonville, TN 37354.