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Tishia Grindstaff

Female 1892 - 1920  (27 years)


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  1. 1.  Tishia Grindstaff was born on 8 Oct 1892; died on 20 Jan 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 22 Jan 1920 in Deloach Cemetery, Rock Springs-Bee Hollow, Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Tishia married Burson Campbell on 12 May 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Burson (son of David W. Campbell and Margaret "Maggie" DeLoach) was born on 20 Jun 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jul 1971 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Laura Louise Campbell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2008 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. David Guy Campbell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Feb 1989.
    3. 4. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Laura Louise Campbell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Tishia1) was born on 29 Mar 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2008 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Betty Jo Campbell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jul 2021 in Anderson County, , , Tennessee.

    Laura married Paul Fritts on 29 Jan 1948 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Wilburn F. Fritts and Callie Shull) was born on 19 Feb 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jul 1966 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Paul Fritts, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Nov 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Limestone FW Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  2. 3.  David Guy Campbell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Tishia1) was born about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Feb 1989.

    David married Hazel M. Wagner on 10 Aug 1963 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hazel was born on 9 Jul 1917; died on 15 Jun 1992 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Tishia1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Tishia1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Betty Jo Campbell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Laura2, 1.Tishia1) was born on 5 May 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Jul 2021 in Anderson County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Betty Jo Bowers, age 80, of Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord July 20, 2021. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church where she was very involved with the children’s ministry and food pantry. Betty graduated from Johnson County High School in 1959 where she was a majorette. After graduating she attended nursing school in Banner Elk, NC becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. Nursing was her passion, inspiring her daughter and granddaughter to follow in her footsteps and pursue a career in nursing as well. Betty met her husband, Walter “Gus” Bowers in Banner Elk. They were married November 1961 and lived in Hampton, VA, later settling in Oak Ridge. Once there, Betty worked at Methodist Medical Center and West Mall Nursing Home before retiring from the Family Clinic after 34 years with them. She was a member of the Pilot Club of Oak Ridge for many years. One of Betty’s interests was traveling. She and Gus saw much of the Western United States together. She loved UT football. They always had season tickets and traveled to many bowl games. She also loved reading and was a frequent patron of the Oak Ridge Public Library. Betty was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Fritts. Survivors include husband of 60 years, Walter R. “Gus” Bowers; daughter, Cynthia Zoladz and husband, Joseph; grandchildren, Sara and Tyler Zoladz; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth & Brock; brothers, Paul Fritts and wife, Judy, and Jim Fritts; and nephews, Steve and Brian Fritts. Betty loved to give to others and help those in need. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice.

    Betty married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Paul Fritts, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Laura2, 1.Tishia1) was born about 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Nov 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Limestone FW Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Paul Fritts, Jr. age 72, went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2021. He was a member of Limestone Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a trustee for many years. He was very active in the church helping with the youth, the high school Sunday School class, and annual Youth Retreats. He graduated from Johnson County High School in 1966. After graduation, Paul went to work for Pharmaseal Laboratory where he was a supervisor. Then he was called to serve his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty in the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star. Later, his work called him to be a supervisor of Environmental Services at the Veterans Hospital where he worked until his retirement. He loved fishing at the “BigRock,” UT football and helping “his boys.” Most of all he loved God’s word.
    He was a very loving husband, father, and Papaw to his family. He will be greatly missed.
    He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Paul Fritts, Sr. and Laura Campbell Fritts; his sister, whom he loved very much, Betty Jo Bowers.
    He is survived by his wife, Judy Bailey Fritts; two sons, Paul Steven Fritts and wife Scarlett and Brian David Fritts and wife Melissa; six grandchildren, Matthew, Jeremiah, Emily, Journee, Alexis and Nevaeh Fritts; Brother, whom he loved so much, Jim Fritts and wonderful in laws and their families, his loving Church family and friends, and special grand dog “Gizmo.”
    “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid for me a crown of righteousness. 1 Timothy 4: 7-8a.
    The family would like to thank Ms. Kim Hoyle and Dr. Tumker and the caring staff of the TN Cancer Center for all their care. Dr. Tran and all the doctors and nurses who cared for him at Johnson City Medical Center.
    The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 – 7 pm at Limestone Free Will Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 7 pm with Rev. David Reece, Rev. Tim Roach, Rev. Tim Broyles and Rev. Gary Gentry officiating.
    Pallbearers are Larry McNeese, Patrick Phillips, Matthew Fritts, Jeremiah Fritts, Dennis Ledford, Roger Dickerson, Junior Fox, and Randy Bailey.
    Honorary pallbearers are Jim Fritts, Gus Bowers, David Bailey and Charlie Phillips.
    The graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 am at Limestone Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.