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Donald Grissom Obituary
Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Brad was employed with American Winds for nine years, and previously with Air Camis. He loved spending time with his family, and especially with his granddaughter, Bailey. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Helen and Russell Koser, he is survived by his wife of 11 years, Beverly; stepdaughter, Erin (Tyler) Jenkins and their daughter, Bailey; parents, Don and Marilyn Grissom; brother, Dan (Pam) and their children, Zachary and Drew; his sister, Diana (Brian) Moore and their children, Ben and Leah; and many other in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 11 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1676 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley, OH 44321, with Father James Kramer as celebrant. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, OH 44312 from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 330-733-6271)
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Grissom
Coy & Sunny Studer
March 7, 2013
It seems like only yesterday when we were carefree youngsters playing together at the family reunions. My cousin Bradley, I am saddened by your passing. We pray that God comforts those whose lives you had blessed.
Cari Studer
February 12, 2013
To my Uncle Don, Aunt Marilyn, Cousins Danny , Dianne and their families. May God help ease your sorrow from the loss of Brad.
Michael Costa
February 10, 2013
I worked with Brad for the last 6 months at American Winds. He was incredibly nice to me from day one and we formed a friendship over our time there. We were the first to arrive each morning and I looked forward to talking with him each day. He was such a nice guy, I never heard him say anything negative about anyone. I am so incredibly sorry for all who knew and loved Brad because I know what a truly wonderful person he was.
Patrick and Katie Studer
February 10, 2013
To my sister Marilyn,( Brads mother ), Donald, ( Brads father ), and Beverly, (Brads wife ), we were sorry to hear of Brads death. Our love and prayers are with you.
Diane Andrews
February 9, 2013
Bev I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers will be with you and the entire family.
Dabney Denbrock Corbi
February 8, 2013
I was so sad to hear about Brad's sudden passing. He was a nice man and will be missed by all who knew him. Sending love and prayers out to your entire family.
February 8, 2013
Dear Grissom Family are thoughts and prayers are with you. The Kuhn Family from Johnson Avenue.
Michael Jordan. NCT
February 8, 2013
Dan sorry to hear of your loss
Christine Canfield Gilson
February 7, 2013
To the Grissom family, So sorry for your loss. I remember Brad when you lived on Valencia Dr. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
February 8, 2013
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Alexis Hall
February 7, 2013
We are still in shock about Brad. He was a wonderful man and uncle. We are sending our love and prayers up to you all.
Love you All,
Michael, Alexis, Isabella, & Samuel Hall
Tim and Pam Verble
February 7, 2013
We were shocked and saddened by the news of Brad's sudden passing. He was a good man! Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Charlie & Melissa Skinner
February 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Debbie Schlarb
February 7, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I know, Bev, you have still been dealing with the loss of your mother and now this. Please take care of yourself and remember all the good times the two of you had. Be sure to keep in touch, when I saw the obituary I was shocked. Call me anytime.
February 7, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank & Cindy Starcher
February 7, 2013
Dan and Pam, we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Bill & Althea Verble
February 7, 2013
We have known Brad since he was born and worked with him many years.he was a devoted worker and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Jennifer Galehouse
February 7, 2013
Thinking and praying for all of the family during this difficult time. We love all of you.
Bill & Bette Lyons
February 7, 2013
Dear Dan, Pam and the entire Grissom family,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days and months. We are so sorry for your loss of Brad. May God comfort you and give you peace. Love,
Devon Hulbert
February 7, 2013
Brad became a part of my family thru Anerican Winds and I will miss him greatly every time I fly the planes he knew so well My deep sincere sympathy to his dear family and friends
Mary Phelps
February 6, 2013
Brad had a gentle spirit that lifted up everyone he came into contact with. I am so blessed to have been able to call him my friend. My love and prayers go out to the family.
Ginny Broadhurst Rorabaugh
February 6, 2013
Don & Marilyn,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. All of you remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Harris
February 6, 2013
Keeping you guys in our prayers.
Andy Dzurovcin
February 6, 2013
What a nice guy....and a good mechanic, we will miss him....
Carrie (Klusty) Lewis
February 6, 2013
Our sympathies and prayers to the Grissom and Jenkins families. Love, Carrie and Rob.
Andy Dzurovcin
February 6, 2013
What a nice guy and good mechanic....gonna miss him.
Sarah Katusha
February 6, 2013
Don & Marilyn,
My heart goes out to you and the rest of our family during this trying time. God Bless.
Love, Sarah Katusha
Angela Neal
February 6, 2013
Brad will be greatly missed. I send my condolences to his family and friends.
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