06-27-1933

James Travis Grissom, 89, of Saddle, Ark., passed from this life on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Batesville, Ark. Travis was born June 27, 1933, in Saddle, Ark. to Obie Will Grissom and Goldie Pearl (Robison) Grissom.

Travis was married to Christine Benton in Sturkie, Ark. on Jan. 20, 1956, and to this union two sons were born. Travis spent his working years as a cattle farmer and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Travis graduated from Ash Flat High School and was a member of the Heart Church of Christ in Heart, Ark. Travis loved his family and was the head storyteller of the Wal Mart McDonalds Coffee Club. Travis was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Travis leaves to mourn his passing, two sons, James Ray Grissom (Kathy) of Greenbrier, Ark. and Roy Lee Grissom of Thayer, Mo.; two grandchildren, TJ Grissom (Anna) of Prosper, Texas and LeAnn Williams (Coty) of Pleasant Valley, Ark.; four great grandsons, Chandler Williams, Benton Williams, Tyson Grissom, and Max Grissom; many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents and three sisters (Ramona Wooldridge, Lovena Gilbreath and Roberta Bishop). Graveside services will be Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, 2 p.m. at the Saddle Cemetery with Bro. Bruce Caldwell officiating. Interment will be in the Saddle Cemetery in Saddle, Ark. Pallbearers will be James Ray Grissom, Roy Lee Grissom, Kim Hall, Cavin Hall, TJ Grissom, Coty Williams and Randy Zeigler. Memorial may be made to the Heart Church of Christ or to the Saddle Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home, LLC in Salem, Ark. Guests may sign an online registry @www.barkerfuneral.com.