Leon Grisham, 71, of Madisonville passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 in Temple.  Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Day Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Riley officiating.  The family will receive visitors from 5-7 PM Friday, December 3^rd at Day Funeral Home Chapel.  Following the service on Saturday everyone will go to the American Legion for food and fellowship. 

Leon was born June 30, 1939 in Madisonville to Louis Leal Grisham, Sr. and Sarah (Harrington) Grisham.  He graduated from high school when he was sixteen years old and graduated that same year from The General Electric Certification Program.  Leon was a journeyman machinist where his co-workers all called him “Astro” for the majority of his life working primarily in Houston while living in Pasadena, until his retirement back in Madisonville. He was an avid hunter, and when he loved you, he truly loved you with his whole soul.  Leon was saved by the Grace of God, and although he did not attend church regularly, he believed he could be one with God, especially when out in the woods.  Leon was preceded in death by his parents; his son, William Leon Grisham,  Jr. (known to many as Bill); his grandson, Travis Lynn Grisham; his brothers, Wayne Allen Grisham, Louis Leal Grisham, Jr.; and twins, Floyd Grisham and Loyd Grisham.

Survivors include his wife, Dolores Elaine Grisham; daughters, Sarah (Jeanie) James and husband, Richard Lee James and Charlotte Ann Jones; son, Charles Lynn Grisham; sister, Charlene Scholz; brother, Roy Gene Grisham; step-son, Robert West; grandchildren, Mark Anthony Dozar and wife, Lisa, Thomas Edward Dozar and wife, Heather, Brandie Meshell Harrell and husband, Jesse, Barbara-Hope Elaine James, Andrew Grisham, Sydney Grisham, Chrystal Bice, Darla Waddle, Erika Vilo, Farah Vilo, Cassandra Grisham, William T. Grisham, Nellie Rose Grisham, Charles Leon Grisham; great grandchildren, Tyler Rodriquez, Clayton Edward Dozar, Allison Paige Harrell, Raegan Elise Harrell, Travis Grisham, Megan Grisham, C.J. Grisham, Kaden Grisham; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

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written by Linda Liegel and Claude, November 30, 2010

Dolores, Robert, Sarah & Richard, Mark & Elizabeth, and Charles
Claude and I are sorry for your loss. Leon will be missed.

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written by Sarah Jeaneva James "Jeanie", November 30, 2010

Daddy, I know you have crossed over and you are free from pain where you are. I love you with all my heart and will love you forever. I am so glad, I tried to always be there for you, in life. You will be truly missed by so many who love you. I am so glad God loaned you to me. Now you are his again. 1 Thess 5:16-18
16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jeaus concerning you.

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written by MINDY WELLS, December 06, 2010

I MISS YOU LOVE YA

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written by Mindy Wells , December 17, 2010

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THAT AUNT DOLORES AND MARK YOU HAVE TOUCH MY LIFE AND I MISS YOU AND YOUR BROTHER AND YOUR GIRLFRIEND AND NICE TO MEET YOU AND SARAH AUNT DOLORES AND MARK I LOVE YOU AND MAYBE NEXT TIME I CAN SEE YALL LOVE YALL I MISS YALL

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written by Me, December 18, 2010

i miss you papa

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written by Sarah, December 26, 2010

Daddy, Merry Christmas! I sure miss you, my tears can't bring you back. I have faith I will see you again one day. Thank you for the memories. I love you, your little girl.

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written by Sarah, December 26, 2010

Daddy, Merry Christmas, I miss you so very much. I am glad for the good memories I have. I know with all my heart I will see you again! I love you, your little girl. Sarah J

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written by stefannie wells, January 13, 2011

hello every one i miss leon and that was my dads brother

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written by Sarah James, January 18, 2011

Dad, its getting closer to my birthday and my sadness still wanes! I wish I could hear your voice and feel your arms around me. I want to tell you so much. I speak through God, but I can't hear you. There is so much to tell you. It would sadden you to know how everyone is acting. I try to do the right thing but some people just would disappoint you with the words and actions. I don't know what to do, because it seems no matter what, I continue to hear the rumors and I refuse to get pulled into the crap. Please go to them, in their dreams and speak to each of them. Maybe they will stop? I makes me so sad and I know that you would be too. I love you and miss you, I will see you one day. Sarah Jeaneva James "Jeanie"

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written by Sarah James, July 24, 2011

Daddy, I came by to see you just before fathers day, I put the card on your grave along with tears. I misssed your birthday, I came just before and visited you, I had a tearful day. you still had not headstone. I have things to do. Not sure what I am gonna do. But I still miss you and wish you home. Sarah

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written by Sarah, October 27, 2011

Daddy its getting close to that time and It's getting harder to think about holidays. I saw your headstone, I was disappointed, I thought it was thicker like papas and grannys. i love you, jeanie

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