Services
Grissom, Otha age 62 of Clinton, MS died February 27, 2016 at his residence. Call
Willis and Sons for any additional information. Service will be Tuesday March 8, 2016 in Louisburg
North Carolina.
Willis and Sons for any additional information. Service will be Tuesday March 8, 2016 in Louisburg
North Carolina.
Obituary
Otha Lee Grissom was born in Louisburg, North Carolina on April 13, 1953 to Robert and Mary Stewart Grissom. Both parents preceded him in death. On Saturday February 27, 2016 he passed away.
At an early age Otha accepted Christ as his personal savior and joined the church of God of Prophecy in Wake Forest, NC. Last years after prayful study and bible teaching, he was re-baptized and joined Franklinton Public Schools. He was very skillful in small motor equipment, especially lawnmowers. Everyone respected and liked him. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
While in the eighth grade, Barbora Odessa Wilkins caught his attention. She was wearing a gorgeous brown dress and the rest was history! They were united in marriage on July 6,1971. Their love produces a marriage of 43 years. From this union came two children, a son David Lee Grissom, born still and a daughter Mitchelle Diane Grissom Privette.
Otha was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Odessa Wilkins Grissom. He leaves to cherish his memory, a beloved, faithful and caring daughter; Michelle Privette (Antonio); three grandchildren: Tobias, Nakia, and Eian Privette all of Clinton, MS; six siblings: Mary Livingston of Louisburg, NC Thelma Joyner, of Youngsville, NC Annette Fielder of Franklinton, NC, Tony Grissom of Raleigh, NC, Danny Grissom of Louisburg, NC, and Jacqueline White (Lawrence) of Youngsville, NC. Three Sisters-in-law Judy Dunston (Dan) of Franklinton, NC, Mary Williams (Joe) of Louisburg, NC, and Brenda Thomas (Steven) of Louisburg, NC. Four brothers-in-law; James Wilkins (Queen). Robert Wilkins (Queen) David Wilkins all of Louisburg, NC and Paul Wilkins (Lavinia) of Warrenton, NC. One aunt Patricia Williams of Louisburg NC and a host of other friends and relatives.
At an early age Otha accepted Christ as his personal savior and joined the church of God of Prophecy in Wake Forest, NC. Last years after prayful study and bible teaching, he was re-baptized and joined Franklinton Public Schools. He was very skillful in small motor equipment, especially lawnmowers. Everyone respected and liked him. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
While in the eighth grade, Barbora Odessa Wilkins caught his attention. She was wearing a gorgeous brown dress and the rest was history! They were united in marriage on July 6,1971. Their love produces a marriage of 43 years. From this union came two children, a son David Lee Grissom, born still and a daughter Mitchelle Diane Grissom Privette.
Otha was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Odessa Wilkins Grissom. He leaves to cherish his memory, a beloved, faithful and caring daughter; Michelle Privette (Antonio); three grandchildren: Tobias, Nakia, and Eian Privette all of Clinton, MS; six siblings: Mary Livingston of Louisburg, NC Thelma Joyner, of Youngsville, NC Annette Fielder of Franklinton, NC, Tony Grissom of Raleigh, NC, Danny Grissom of Louisburg, NC, and Jacqueline White (Lawrence) of Youngsville, NC. Three Sisters-in-law Judy Dunston (Dan) of Franklinton, NC, Mary Williams (Joe) of Louisburg, NC, and Brenda Thomas (Steven) of Louisburg, NC. Four brothers-in-law; James Wilkins (Queen). Robert Wilkins (Queen) David Wilkins all of Louisburg, NC and Paul Wilkins (Lavinia) of Warrenton, NC. One aunt Patricia Williams of Louisburg NC and a host of other friends and relatives.