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William “Billy” Gene Grissom, 85 of Morganton, NC passed away, Thursday, October 10, 2024. Born on January 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Robert and Vivian Grissom. Bill was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He loved his family, being outside planting flowers. Billy started working at Asplundh Tree Service in 1956 at the age of 17, He later started his own business, Grissom Tree Service, where he loved meeting people and helping people which made him happy. He especially loved his animals.
Bill is survived by his wife, Connie Grissom; daughter, Linda Cox (Byron); son, Rick Grissom (Charlotte); grandchildren, Elizabeth Cox (Julia), Heath Pearson (Sara), Austin Pearson (Kara); great-grandchildren, Caroline and Hunter; sisters, Sandra Legget Wilson (Morgan), Carolyn White, Connie Lou Grissom; and his K9 companion, Sissy.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Sterling Yates Grissom.
A graveside service will be held at 1pm, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Burkhart and Rev. Bill Holland officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Connie, Linda, Rick and Family you have lost a great person but we all are going to be together again. Billy was a hard working man. You could tell his family was his life. I know his fur babies are going to miss him too. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. You are our family too. Love, Keith and Sandy Miller
Sending our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Uncle Billy. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Troy and Donna Morrow and family
Your husband, Connie and your father, Rick was one of the best men I have ever known. As you know, he had a long friendship/business relationship with my father, M.O. Braswell. Two good men. After Papa died, Bill continued to be a friend to us when we needed trees looked at or taken down. We not only talked trees but talked about spiritual things and the goodness of God. I am glad he is no longer suffering, but is happy and healthy in the kingdom of Heaven. You all remain in our prayers.
We love you, Rick and Family. We remember your Dad grinding stumps in our yard after you had taken down trees. Very nice and kind person. Please take care of yourself and your family.
Sorry for your loss,God bless
I am so very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He really knew his business and always gave good, honest advice. I will always remember him going around and having a look at every individual tree to make sure it was trimmed in a way that was safe for people ---and for the tree! He had great respect for nature. My sympathy to all of his family; he was a good man.