John Wilfred Grinnell's Obituary
LONGVIEW — John Wilfred Grinnell, Born January 12, 1945 to Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison Grinnell in Gatesville, Texas. He gained his wings at 4:27 am on November 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Douglas Grinnell, Barbara Forbes and Ronnie Grinnell.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mary Grinnell; son, John W. Grinnell, Jr. and family; daughter, Carrie and son-in-law David Kinsel and their children, Chrysse Parker and family, and daughter Misty Ridgeway and family; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He went to college and become an auditor. He loved to bowl and shoot poll. He fought hard with health issues.
A Memorial service will take place on January 20, 2018 at Rader Funeral Home beginning at 12pm.
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