James Roy Grissom

James Roy Grissom, age 85, of Rogers, died Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. He was born in Anderson, Mo., on October 5, 1929, to the late John Raymond and Bessie Caldona (Bailey) Grissom. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was loved by all who knew him.

Survivors include wife, Esther Grissom; children, Ava Pearson of Springfield, Mo., Scott Grissom of North Carolina, Bradley Grissom of Joplin; four brothers, nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, James and Glenn Grissom; and two sisters.

Visitation will be 10 to 11am with services beginning at 11am on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Little Flock Ward, in Rogers. Graveside services will follow at 2pm at Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to fund missions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; or to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd, Springdale, 72764.

Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.