William Woodrow Grissom

William Woodrow Grissom
On Saturday, January 16, 2016, our loving Savior welcomed home His faithful servant, William Woodrow "Wiggy" Grissom. He was the youngest of five children born to the late Katie Catlett Grissom and Hermas Grissom and was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County. Besides his parents, William was preceded in death by a sister, Christine Grissom Kennedy; and brother, Leo E. Grissom, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 26 years, Betty Harrison Grissom; an adored daughter, Krystal Rose Smith; step-daughter, Kristin Elmore; step-son, Jesse T. Biscoe, III; brother, Jack Grissom (Terrie) all of Dinwiddie; sister, Shirley Grissom Smith (David) of Hampton; parents-in-law, Della and Atwell Harrison, Sr.; sister-in-law, Jennifer Smith (Pete) , all of Dinwiddie; and brother-in-law, Atwell Harrison, Jr. (Vicki) of Prince George; and a very devoted friend since childhood, Bunnie Goad of Dinwiddie. "Uncle Wiggy" was a much loved and dedicated uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. William was a true and faithful friend to all who knew him, always ready with a smile and kind word of encouragement. He was a 1971 graduate of Dinwiddie High School and a proud retiree of Philip Morris where he enjoyed a 30 year career. His greatest passion was the martial arts with his crowning achievement being awarded the black belt in Karate. He was an active member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Dinwiddie where he loved worshiping His Lord. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Smyrna Baptist Church, 18971 Carson Rd. Dinwiddie, VA 23841. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Smyrna Baptist Church. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .