William “Billy” Gene Grissom

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.