Merl L. Grissom

Age 92, of  Lansing, passed away April 12, 2011. He was born on August 22, 1918 in Weakley County, Tennessee the son of Marshall and Belle Grissom.

He worked for General Motors, where he retired.

Surviving are his granddaughters, Natalie (Don) Hazel, Rita Grissom, and Juanita Grissom; great-grandchildren, Larry Grissom, Derrick Grissom, Jacob Kares, Joshua Kares, and Justice Bueno; brothers, Heron Grissom and Harold Grissom.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Belle Grissom; wife, Juanita Grissom; son, Larry Grissom; brothers, Lubin, Lotus, Eugene, and Macon Grissom.

The funeral service was held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with interment following in Delta Center Cemetery.

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Susan & David Grissom
April 14, 2011 at 10:40 pm

Dear Natalie, Our prayers are with you & your sisters & your families at this time. I know Merl will be missed by many. Even if we are not there with you in body we are with you in spirit. Praying God comforts each of you & has blessed you with memories that will live on. Dear Merl Rest in Peace.

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Rita L Grissom
May 29, 2021 at 7:55 pm

We miss you so much and our hearts is always with you pap-paw

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Lena
November 4, 2021 at 8:28 pm

I was your first granddaughter & larry’s Grissom FIRST daughter. Even though I was never accepted by the grissom family, I forgive & give my condolences to merl. I remember him putting me on his shoulders to walk to the store for candy.
My health is not good, & I know that we will meet in heaven VERY SOON
LENA

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