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1958 - 2005
Mr. Ronald Graham Griswold, age 46, of Tallapoosa passed away Saturday, May 21, 2005. Mr. Griswold was born in Montgomery County, Alabama on June 3, 1958. He was the son of Graham D. and Mary Lynn Walker Griswold of Smyrna. Mr. Griswold was a barber and owned Ron’s Barber Shop in Tallapoosa.
Survivors besides his parents include two sons, Zachery Graham Griswold of Tallapoosa and Grant Hayden Griswold of Biloxi, MS; two brothers, Gregory Todd Griswold of Cleveland, TN and Robert Kyle Griswold of Woodstock; maternal grandmother, June Walker of Nashville, TN; and a number of other relatives.
Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. from Hutcheson’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. Steve Kimmel and Sanford Phillips officiating. Music will be rendered by Rev. Buddy Gentry. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. In keeping with the family’s wishes the body was cremated.
Hutcheson’s Memorial Chapel of Buchanan is in charge of the arrangements.
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There are currently 16 condolences.
Joan Kang
joanjungmi@aol.com
Saturday June 18, 2005 at
3:51 PM
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Dearest Graham, Lindy (and all her siblings), Todd, Kyle & Family: My prayers are w/ you and my heart empathizes w/you as Ron's death brings memories of my own dad's recent death from cancer. I know your hearts ache and miss him! People told me that time will make it "easier"; however, I've been learning that time makes it "different." You will experience varying emotions and different degrees of pain and loss as time goes on. None of us are experts at dealing w/death. I've experienced that God is EVERYTHING He said He is, and God's grace is MORE than enough for our biggest heartaches. I've found that even our loved ones' death can work a myriad of beautiful miracles and new beginnings. Christ conquered death forever. Goodbyes here on earth are NOT forever. Death reminds us of ETERNAL LIFE. Death reminds us of FAMILY. Death reminds us of OUR NEED FOR GOD. I thank God over and over for the gift of your friendship and the mutual faith, hope, and love we share in Christ. May we keep our eyes FIXED on JESUS, the AUTHOR and FINISHER of our FAITH.
All my love, Joan Kang
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Wednesday June 1, 2005 at
7:24 PM
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Dear Graham, Mary Lynn, and Family,
>
> We were very shocked and sorry to hear of Ron's sudden and untimely death.
> I'll never forget what I heard a mother say a few years ago after losing
> there son - "A parent should not have to bury their children". I still
> remember very well the several years that Ron was my barber at Belmont
> Hills. We went by his shop in Tallapoosa one day to see Ron but he was
> closed for the day. We were sorry that we missed him. Our heart and
> prayers
> are with you at this time. We were so happy to hear that Grahams tumor had
> not returned.
> Love,
> John and Gloria Spencer
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Wednesday June 1, 2005 at
7:16 PM
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Lindy, Graham, Zac, Grant, Todd, Kyle and families.....
I wish I knew the "why" of so many things!
But I'm thankful I know the ONE who does know, and I remember His ways are not like mine!!!
Our God is a GREAT BIG God!!!!
He'll never bring us "to" something that He can't bring us "through". He promises to go with us and sustain us. He also promises to strengthen us.
Death will come to us all!! Ronnie's home-going was way too early for us, those that love him. But I have to believe it will serve a higher purpose down the way.....
either for us individually, or for someone watching us go through this time !!! It could be for someone we love dearly but we can't get through to, all by ourselves. I have to believe that God sees and knows EVERYTHING, and TRUST that His ways are best.
I know Ronnie is at peace now, and talking things over with the Lord! I can't wait to see him again, and I'm ever so thankful that I KNOW that I will !!! Until then, I'm asking God to comfort, as only He can.
I love you all.....I'm praying you'll feel Him close by.
pam
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John Crockett
john.crockett@penske.com
Tuesday May 31, 2005 at
9:54 AM
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So very sorry to hear about Ronnie. He was a very special person and, although I hadn't seen him in quite a while, I did think of him often. I know there's not much to be said or done at a time like this that would bring true comfort but hope you know that I would have been there if at all possible. May God bless and make your burden bearable. JOHNNY
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Mike & Anna Roebuck
mikeroebuck@comcast.net
Friday May 27, 2005 at
7:21 PM
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So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. My fondest childhood memories always involve him in some way.... Little League baseball, campouts at Ms. Nations farm, church basketball, and driving around in that little VW Beetle.
Our prayers are with you.
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Shawn Seale
shawn@caplease.com
Friday May 27, 2005 at
7:46 AM
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Dearest Mary Lynn, Graham, Grant, Zach, Todd and Kyle: Like so many others, I was stunned at the news of Ronnie's passing at such an early age. I have fond memories of our childhood times together--we were fortunate to spend a lot of time together as children. I am so sorry that I couldn't be there for the service. Please know that you all are in my prayers, and I hope and pray that you are comforted by God's grace during this painful time. My love to all of you.
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Tom & Karen Seale
tpseale@comcast.net
Thursday May 26, 2005 at
8:09 PM
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Ronnie was our nephew and although we hadn’t seen him in a few years we remember all the great times our family had with him and his brothers when we came to visit. Those will always be cherished memories that we will hold of him in our hearts. Our prayers are with his two sons and with Mary Lynn and Graham and their family.
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Billy Walker
bwalker@tnema.org
Thursday May 26, 2005 at
10:57 AM
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Ronnie was my nephew and friend. I have so many great memories that will always be with me. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.
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Bob and Myrtle Klinger and Family
klinger1953@charter.net
Thursday May 26, 2005 at
10:42 AM
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Lindy and Graham,
Know that we are thinking of you at this time. Sorry we could not be there. God bless. Bob and Myrtle
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Ken, Terri, Kendahl & Colleen Roebuck
kenaroe@cox.net
Wednesday May 25, 2005 at
10:50 PM
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It is with great sorrow that I write to you on this occassion. I had not seen Ronnie in many years. I do remember the gret times we had at the Griswold house those many years ago. Know that our prayers are with all of you during this time. The one think that gives us solace is our faith that he is now in a better place. God Bless. Ken Roebuck & family
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Rick and Martha Franks
rfranks@plantationcable.net
Tuesday May 24, 2005 at
2:37 PM
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Mary Lynn and Graham,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God watch over you and help you through this.
God Bless you,
Rick and Martha Franks
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Ron & Patricia McDonald
tricia@tgpgraphics.com
Tuesday May 24, 2005 at
2:06 PM
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We are so incredibly sorry to hear about this loss. As high school friends of Ronnie's, we have many good memories, so in that sense he lives on. We last saw Ronnie around 1990. We were taking a "Sunday drive" around west Georgia and stumbled into a little town. We had no idea that "Gris" was living/working there. In looking around, we noticed the barber shop and it just happened that Ronnie was there taking care of something. My husband thought he recognized him, so we stopped and spent some time "catching up." It was a wonderful time and we really meant to get back out there. Well, he is in a better place now, though he is missed here. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those close to him.
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Judy Iburg
judy.a.iburg@lmco.com
Tuesday May 24, 2005 at
5:51 AM
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Dear Mary Lynn and Graham - I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I have not seen Ronnie for many years, but I will always remember him as a little boy and what a cutie he was. I remember a picture (Mom and Dad must have taken it) after a snow storm one year and all of us kids were all bundled up - Ronnie was one of the kids. May your faith in God and his love for you guide you through this very difficult time. My love to you and all of your family.
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Graham, Mary Lynn Griswold and Family
migriswo@bellsouth.net
Monday May 23, 2005 at
4:03 PM
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Due to our early trip Wed.AM we will not be able to attend Ron's Services. We will miss being with you.Ron was a wonderful fellow. now he is in his new home. Ira, Opal Iburg and Family
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Shelley Elsbury
Selsbury@thomasnelson.com
Monday May 23, 2005 at
12:01 PM
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Ronnie was my oldest cousin who I always looked up to. The memories I have growing up visiting him in Georgia will always be in my heart. To my Aunt Lindy and Graham who are the dearest most lovable people in this world. I am so sorry for your loss. To Todd and Kyle who were always so sweet and fun, I know you will miss Ronnie dearly. Know that you and your family are in my prayers. I love you all,
Shelley
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Edward, Donna, Tim, Vicki, and Bryant Hand
Sunday May 22, 2005 at
3:56 PM
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We are so sorry for the loss of Ron. Each and every one of you are in our prayers.
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