A funeral will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2021 for 83-year-old James Edward Grindstaff of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Mercy Hospital.
He was born March 4, 1938 in Perryville, Missouri to James Theodore Grindstaff and Estella Mae Ruessler Grindstaff who both preceded him in death.
He married Carolyn Marie Christisen. She preceded him in death.
He then married Elizabeth “Betty” (Schindler) Grindstaff.
Survivors include a son: Jamie Grindstaff of Perryville; a daughter: Dana (Troy) Ferrell of Jackson, Mo.; two step-sons: Todd Braun of Dexter, Mo. and Jeremy (Amanda) Kimmich of Jackson, Mo.; 14 grandchildren: Angela Mayfield, April Grindstaff, Sarah (Tyson) Zoellner, Brooke (Jacob Pohlman) Shekell, Trey (Ashley) Ferrell, Taylor (Autum James) Ferrell, MacKenzie Ferrell, Alyssa (Jonno) Engelking, Derek Kimmich, Payton Helfrink, Jai Helfrink, Ashley (Tony) Bertolini, Brittany Braun and Kelsey Braun; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a son: Michael Grindstaff; three sisters: Mary Lou Kennon, Anna Lee Kennon, and Edna Mae Manner.
He was a carpenter and did bridge construction.
He was a United States Army veteran and member of the Carpenters Local Union No. 73 of St. Louis.
He was a lifetime member of the AmVets Post No. 94 and he loved to go camping and travel on cruises.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021 and 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Perryville.
A funeral for 83-year-old James Edward Grindstaff of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kevin Baron officiating.
Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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