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Coffey Funeral Home

937 Broad Street

New Tazewell, Tennessee

FRANK GRIZZELL Obituary

GRIZZELL, FRANK - of Sharps Chapel, passed away January 3, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. He was a Vietnam Army veteran. He was a retired steam fitter from TVA. He was saved at an early age and was a deacon of Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church. He loved God, his church, family and farming. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Frank Grizzell and grandmother, Maggie Grizzell; his father, John Grizzell; mother, Martha Grizzell; sister, Natalie Stone. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Lou Grizzell; daughters, Tabitha and husband Lance Estes, Tanya and husband Robbie Jenkins; grandchildren, Seth Jenkins, Nicholas Estes; brother, Wesley and wife Linda Grizzell; sisters: Modena Grizzell, Byrtle Range; extended family, Brenda and Jack Sharp, George and Betty Bowen, Hershel Bowen, Wendell Bowen; special neighbor, Flo Craig; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund P.O. Box 732, New Tazewell, TN 37824. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Monday January 5, 2015, at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell, TN. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday January 6, 2015, at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Irish Memorial Garden. Ministers: Rev. Sam Griffin and Rev. Ronnie Ellison. Music and singer: Myrtle Meyers and Connie Bryant. Pallbearers: Benji Grizzell, Curtis Greer, David Bowen, Greg Bowen, Timmy Bowen, Bud Tolliver. Honorary pallbearers: members of Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church. Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Aiken Standard from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for FRANK GRIZZELL

20 Entries

Melodye Luke

January 7, 2015

Tabitha, keeping you and family in our thoughts and prayers. We were so sorry to hear about your dad passing. Ya'll have been through rough times the past several months, and we can't express how much we share your sorrow. May God's grace and strength be with all of you now and in the days ahead. Momma Mel & Doug Luke

Sheila Sharp

January 6, 2015

Mary Lou, So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband.Honor and gratitude will always belong to him for his service to our country.Wishing you God's blessing to comfort you at this time and to supply every need in the days ahead.

Larry Spiva

January 5, 2015

I had the privelage to work with Frank at Bull Run for a few years. So sorry to hear of his passing. Will lift up the family in prayers.

ANGELA SUMMEY

January 5, 2015

MARY LOU WERE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HEARD GREAT THINGS ABOUT HIM PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY SINCERLY,ANGELA DIXON SUMMEY,EDNA DIXON

Rev. Joe McCoy

January 5, 2015

Rev. Joe McCoy

Julie, Brooklyn, Rachel Sharp

January 5, 2015

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

January 5, 2015

Mary Lou and girls, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! My prayer is that the Lord will keep His loving arms wrapped around you all and give you comfort during this heartbreaking time of sorrow. Mom sends her prayers also.

Kathy Walker Rouse and Mary Walker

Dotty Sartain

January 5, 2015

Mary Lou and girls, I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. May God bless your family

Charles&Artie Beason

January 5, 2015

Mary Lou I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. May God bless you and family in this time of sorrow. Artie Beason

Anna Kirk

January 5, 2015

Tabitha and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.

Anna Kirk

Glenda Nicley

January 5, 2015

Mary Lou and Tabitha, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you all in prayer in the days ahead. God Bless you all.

Cathy Russell

January 5, 2015

Tabitha;
So very sorry to hear of your loss. You, Nick and Lance are in my thoughts and prayers.

Margaret (Seals) Bull

January 4, 2015

To all of Mr. Grizzell's family: May the peace and love of God be felt by each of you during this time of grief. With deepest sympathy, Margaret (Seals) Bull ALSO, I salute him as a veteran and the family for giving up their time with him while he was protecting our country. Thanks.

Mary Rouse

January 4, 2015

We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

Ventonio Foster

January 4, 2015

My prayers are with the Grizzel Family. Worked with Mr Grizzell when I first came to TVA. He was a good guy and extremely hard worker. He shared lots of his knowledge and was quite fun to work with. Sorry for your loss.

Sheila Tolliver Campbell

January 4, 2015

Mary Lou and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Your family is in my prayers. Love you all.

Lori Standifer

January 4, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Geraldine Johnson

January 4, 2015

Tabitha and family so sorry for your loss. Know that you all are in my prayers.

January 4, 2015

Mary Lou, I was so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I haven't had the pleasure of being with either of you since high school. I think of you often and remember our school years. Again I am so sorry, I Love You.

Kathy Rouse Webb

Henry and Vickey Greer

January 3, 2015

Mary Lou and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss.It is a great blessing to know Frank is in a place where there is no pain or sickness,and you will be reunited one day after a while. May God comfort you and fill the void with His love and peace. Your family is in our prayers.

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