James Grisham

James Grisham

1935-2016

Services for James Ray Grisham were held Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Eubank Cedar Creek Memorial Chapel in Mabank with Mike Nelson officiating.

Interment followed the service at Oaklawn Cemetery in Mabank.

Mr. Grisham was born Oct. 12, 1935, in Van Zandt County to parents Ernest Grisham and Maggie Childs and died Jan. 27, 2016, at the age of 80.

He was a family man and a successful rancher. He was the previous owner of Van Zandt County Livestock in Wills Point. He was married to the love of his life, June, for 57 years. He attended Rope, Catch and Ride Cowboy Church in Mabank. He was a very loving and caring man who will be missed tremendously by all those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Allen and Gracie King and brothers, Billy Grisham and Earnest Junior Grisham.

He is survived by his loving wife, June Grisham of Mabank; daughter, Karen Willard and husband Dennis of Brownsboro; son, Kelly Grisham and wife Karen of Mabank; grandson, Kyle Grisham and wife Macy of Mabank; grandson, Brad Willard and wife Ashton of Tyler; granddaughter, Kandice Sides and husband J.R. of Canton; grandson, Brandon Willard and wife Krystle of Lindale and granddaughter, Britney Willard of Tyler; 11 great-grandchildren; other loving family members and many friends.

In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in honor of James to Rope, Catch and Ride For Christ Church; 570 CR 2807, Mabank75147, 903-887-6081 or to the charity of your choice.

A personal tribute may be made online at www.eubankcedarcreek.com