Obit of P.E. Grisham, 1925, Winn Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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>From the May 22, 1925 Winnfield News-American


Death of P. E. Grisham

In the death of P. E. Grisham, which occurred last Thursday, May 16th, at the
home of his son, O. M. Grisham in Monroe, Winnfield sustains the loss of one
of its old and highly respected citizens.

Mr. Grisham was born in Mississippi May 7, 1843.  When he was quite a young
man he moved to Winn Parish and settled in the Gaar's Mill community where he
resided until he moved to Winnfield a few years ago.  He was engaged in the
mercantile  business at Gaar's Mill and Dodson for more than fifty years.  At
the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Grisham was among the first to volunteer
for service in the Confederate Army and fought with his buddies through the
four year's struggle.  He united with the Baptist Church at the age of
twenty-two and remained a devout Christian through all these years.  When he
moved to Winnfield he moved his membership here to the First Baptist Church
and was a regular attendant at all services except when sickness prevented. 
He was a member of Kyiche Masonic Lodge No. 233, F. & A. M., which lodge
conducted the services at the grave.

The body was brought from Monroe Friday, a large number of the friends of the
deceased  attended the last rites which were conducted from the Baptist Church
with burial in the Winnfield Cemetery at three o'clock Saturday afternoon.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cora Grisham, and two sons, O. M. Grisham of
Monroe and Lawrence Grisham of Texas.  

He was a familiar, well known and liked figure on Winnfield streets and much
regret is felt at his passing, but great consolation is in the knowledge that
he died firm in the faith of an all saving Savior.