Jackie Grissom
Jackie Grissom, age 79, of Breckenridge, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 30, at Gunsight Baptist Church with Trey McDuff and Patrick Frishe officiating. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Vergil Jackson Grissom was born August 14, 1945, in Palo Pinto, Texas, to parents, Jake Cross Grissom and Nettie Lee Kyle Grissom. He worked in the oilfield for many years and started his own business, J & J Oilfield Electric. Over the span of 46 years, Jackie was dedicated to his company as they expanded to Coahoma and Graham and surrounding areas. In his free time, Jackie enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and restoring classic cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Laura Catherine Grissom.
Jackie is survived by his six children, Randy Grissom and wife Shelley, Cody Grissom and wife Paula, Rachel Grissom, Clay Grissom, Bear Grissom and wife Julie, and Kendra O’Dell and husband Dillon; two siblings, Joel Kenneth Grissom and Donna Wood; fourteen grandchildren, Megan Jones, Ben Grissom, Cheyenna Todd, Cole Grissom, Tanner Garland, Sydney Garland, Jade Grissom, JT O’Dell, Reanna Grissom, Destinee Grissom, Jase Grissom, Jackson Grissom, Taylor Moore and Chase Stanley; and, four great-grandchildren, Ethan Jones, Gwyn Jones, Lainey Todd and Luke Todd.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
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