Elvin Grigsby, 101, of Huntsville passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 31, 2006. Mr. Grigsby was a loyal member of First Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was also a 33rd degree Mason, a member of the Rising Star Lodge #15 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons. He served as the State Secretary-Treasurer for Smith Grand Council for 61 years. He was also a life member of R.E. Nelms Elks Lodge #977 of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, where he received the lodge's Meritorious Award for Outstanding Service. Mr. Grigsby leaves to cherish his memory one nephew, Jerry Horton; two nieces, Mildred Pulley and Lucile Holt; a sister-in-law, Ruby Grigsby; and a host of other cousins and friends.
Services Held
Friday, January 5, 2007
11:00 a.m.
First Missionary Baptist Church
Blue Spring Road
Huntsville, Alabama
Dr. Julius R. Scruggs, Officiating
Interment
Valhalla Memory Gardens