Gary E. Grizzell, 68, of Columbia, KY passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at TJ Health Columbia. He was born September 26, 1953 in Rushville, Indiana, the son of the late Kenneth and Lucille Bostic Grizzell.
Gary worked for Fruit of the Loom in Jamestown for 18 years as a forklift driver. He married Phyllis Slater at Helm’s Landing in Jamestown. Gary enjoyed life. He loved his family, especially his granddaughters. Gary loved going to have coffee with his buddies and visiting with his friends. He was a christian and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Along with his parents, Gary was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Jerry Grizzell and Richard Grizzell.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 26 years: Phyllis Grizzell
1 stepdaughter: Jennifer Nash of Cave City, Arkansas
2 brothers: Wayne Grizzell of Highland, Texas and Davis Grizzell of Columbia, KY
2 sisters: Esther (Bob) Harris of Wilmington, South Carolina and Jane (Jack) Brooks of Spiceland, Indiana
3 granddaughters: Chablee Jackson, Amber Alford & Britney Collins
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Gary Grizzell will be held at a later date.
Gary’s arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
