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Submitted: 3/15/22 • Approved: 3/22/22 • Last Updated: 3/25/22 • R1425281-G0-S3
US Navy
World War II
May 19, 1926 - November 13, 2020
*Obituary
Charles Alton Grisham, 94, of Maumelle passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born in Long Beach, California to the late Artie Lee and Calvin ''Dutch'' Vesta Grisham.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Lowell, Dewell, and Bob Grisham.
Survivors include his loving wife of 73 years, Emma Sue Kirby Grisham; three daughters, Rita Casey (Leonard), Linda Stone (George), and Charlotte Daniels (Stan Spangler); seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister Barbara Hale (Milas); and two sisters-in-law, Beverly and Lotis Grisham.
Charles was a long-time faithful member of Park View Baptist Church. He joined the Navy at seventeen years of age and served on the most decorated battleship of WWII, the USS South Dakota. He earned many medals during his military service. Charles worked as a teacher for thirty-seven years primarily in Industrial Arts for the Little Rock School District. He also worked part-time for fifteen years at the Little Rock Boy's Club where he was influential in the lives of many young people. One of Charles's favorite students was Congressman French Hill, who presented him with his military medals in a special awards ceremony in August 2016. Charles had many talents in woodworking and building things. He was a wonderful Christian man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Contributed on 3/15/22 by hawkinsdonna48
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