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Mary Catharine "Polly" Robinson

Female 1839 - 1917  (78 years)


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  1. 1.  Mary Catharine "Polly" Robinson was born on 16 Jun 1839 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Oct 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Mary married Isaac Grindstaff on 13 Nov 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Isaac (son of Nicholas Isaac III Grindstaff and Martha "Patsy" Wagner) was born about 1838 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Family Graveyard, Doe Creek, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Patsy E. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. Daniel Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. Joseph D. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. General W. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 6. Thomas Franklin Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jul 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    6. 7. David Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Mary married David R. Shoun on 3 Oct 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. David (son of Jehue C. B. Shoun and Hannah Stout) was born about 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. George W. Shoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 9. Nicholas "Nick" Shoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 10. Daniel Rosencrance Shoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jan 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Patsy E. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  Daniel Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 4.  Joseph D. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1864 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 5.  General W. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Thomas Franklin Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 1 Apr 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jul 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sugar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Thomas married Mary Jane Stout about 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Lawson E. Stout and Clarenda Jane Arnold) was born in Aug 1874 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Lettie Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Loss Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Daniel J. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 14. Mary C. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 15. Elbert J. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1973 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 16. Nicholas Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 17. Cecil Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. 18. Hugh McDonald Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jul 1983 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in 1973 in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    9. 19. Pollie Catherine Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 7.  David Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    David married Della May Taylor on 21 Jun 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Della (daughter of William Taylor and Elizabeth Rutledge) was born about 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Kitzmiller Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. William A. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 21. Thomas R. L. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 22. Minnie Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 23. Ressie May Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  George W. Shoun Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in May 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    George married Margaret "Maggie" Lowe on 25 Mar 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1893 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Hazel Virginia Shoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1910 in West Virginia, , , .
    2. 26. William Vernon Shoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1910 in West Virginia, , , .
    3. 27. Lena Shoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 28. Arthur Howard Shoun  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 2004 in Marion County, , , Oregon; was buried in Miller Cemetery, , Marion County, Oregon.
    5. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 9.  Nicholas "Nick" Shoun Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in Jun 1884 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  9. 10.  Daniel Rosencrance Shoun Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in Sep 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jan 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Lettie Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

  2. 12.  Loss Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

  3. 13.  Daniel J. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born in Jan 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Daniel married Ada Proffit about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ada (daughter of David Proffit and Elizabeth H. Crosswhite) was born on 9 Jan 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 1990 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 16 Mar 1990 in Rock Springs Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. Leta Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    4. 34. Thomas Frankln Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Sep 2004 in Davidson County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Forest Hill Memorial Park, , Davidson County, North Carolina.
    5. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 14.  Mary C. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born in Jan 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 15.  Elbert J. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born on 23 Mar 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jan 1973 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

    Elbert married Charlotte "Lottie" (Grindstaff) about 1910 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Charlotte was born about 1893 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Persy Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1910 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 37. Paul Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 16.  Nicholas Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born in Feb 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 17.  Cecil Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  8. 18.  Hugh McDonald Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born on 13 Aug 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jul 1983 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in 1973 in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Hugh married Rosie Orleana Gilbert on 12 Jan 1923 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Rosie was born on 23 Feb 1900 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 Apr 1990 in , Cowlitz County, Washington, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Thomas J. Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1924 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Mar 1991 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .
    2. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 44. Markieta Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1930 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Jan 2023 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .
    4. 45. Obeta Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jul 1932 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Mar 1951 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .
    5. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 47. James Hugh Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1937; died on 9 Feb 1991 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .
    7. 48. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 19.  Pollie Catherine Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  10. 20.  William A. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (7.David2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  11. 21.  Thomas R. L. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (7.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 12 Mar 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Thomas married Eva Brown Bowers on 17 May 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eva (daughter of Alfred B. Bowers and Bertha Abigail Morrell) was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Thomas R. L. Grindstaff, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jul 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 50. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 51. Earl Grindstaff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    4. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 22.  Minnie Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (7.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 Jun 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  13. 23.  Ressie May Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (7.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 23 May 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  14. 24.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.David2, 1.Mary1)

  15. 25.  Hazel Virginia Shoun Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Mary1) was born on 15 May 1910 in West Virginia, , , .

  16. 26.  William Vernon Shoun Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Mary1) was born on 15 May 1910 in West Virginia, , , .

  17. 27.  Lena Shoun Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  18. 28.  Arthur Howard Shoun Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Aug 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 2004 in Marion County, , , Oregon; was buried in Miller Cemetery, , Marion County, Oregon.

    Notes:

    Arthur Howard Shoun died Dec. 12 at Mt. Angel Towers Health Center. He was 90.

    A service was held Dec. 16 at the Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton.

    Mr. Shoun was born on Aug. 25, 1914, in Elizabethton, Tenn., where he met and married Grace Shankle in 1940. They were together for 58 years until her death in 1998. They moved to John Day in 1947. Mr. Shoun worked as a ranch hand until he went to work for Blue Mountain Sawmill. He was injured in a work related accident and became disabled in 1962.

    His favorite pastime was spending time with his family.

    Survivors include his two daughters, Gilda Farrell of Silverton and Reainnella Moffat of Molalla; two sons, Dallas Shoun of John Day and Robert Shoun of Florence; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his wife, three brothers and three sisters.

    Contributions can be made to Mt. Angel Towers or Willamette Valley Hospice.

    Arthur married Grace M. Shankle about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Grace (daughter of Elbert Adam Shankle and Ethel Agnes Raines) was born on 13 Sep 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1998; was buried in Miller Cemetery, , Marion County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 29.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Mary1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 30.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.George2, 1.Mary1)


Generation: 4

  1. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Daniel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

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


  2. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Daniel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

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


  3. 33.  Leta Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (13.Daniel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Aug 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    MOUNTAIN CITY - Leta Grindstaff Lewis, age 96, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Holston Valley Hospice, Kingsport, Tennessee.

    She was born on August 3, 1921 to the late Daniel and Ada Proffitt Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, Leta was preceeded in death by her husband of 74 years, Herbert Lewis, who passed away November 12, 2016; brothers: Edward Grindstaff of Mountain City and Thomas Grindstaff of Lexington, NC; sisters: Myrtle Forrester and Lena Garland, both of Mountain City and son-in-law, Jim Dugger of Kingsport.

    Leta was a graduate of Watauga Academy in Old Butler and the oldest member of Midway Baptist Church of Butler, Tennessee.

    Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Evelyn Dugger of Kingsport, TN; grandson, Layne Dugger and his wife Dianne; special great granddaughters, Reagan and Delaney Dugger, all of Windermere, FL; special nieces, Kathy G. Hinkle of Lexington, NC and Diane Hazelwood of VA; SPECIAL NIEGHBORS: Christal and Greg and Carolyn and Raymond and many special friends and neighbors.

    The family will receive friends from 3-4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Greg Thompson and Pastor Chuck Morefield officiating. Special music will be provided by Tyler Thompson. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Larry Grindstaff (cousin), Larry Grindstaff (friend), Mack Holloway, Raymond Cress, Doyle Tester, Carl Trivett and Greg Pope.

    Leta married Herbert R. Lewis on 9 Aug 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Herbert (son of James Lawson Lewis and Hattie Main) was born on 9 Jun 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2016 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 34.  Thomas Frankln Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (13.Daniel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 Feb 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Sep 2004 in Davidson County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Forest Hill Memorial Park, , Davidson County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Thomas Grindstaff - LEXINGTON, N.C.
    LEXINGTON, N.C. — Thomas F. Grindstaff, 80, of Brian Center Nursing Home, formerly of Hunter’s Way, died Tuesday morning in the Brian Center Nursing Home after declining health. Mr. Grindstaff was born in Johnson County, TN, on February 9, 1924, to Daniel Grindstaff and Ada Proffitt Grindstaff. Before retiring, he was an auto dealer at Johnson Motor Company and Grindstaff Chevrolet in Mountain City, TN. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Butler, TN. His wife, Thelma Hammons Grindstaff, and sister, Lena Garland, preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughters: Kathy Hinkle and husband, Davis, of Lexington, and Diana Hazelwood, of Marion, Va.; a grandson, Matthew Thomas Hinkle, of Lexington; one granddaughter; a brother, Edward Grindstaff, of Mountain City, TN; sisters: Myrtle Forrester and Leta Lewis, both of Mountain City, TN; a niece, Evelyn Dugger, of Kingsport, TN. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Dr. Ray Howell III and Rev. Tommy Wilson officiating. The body will be at Davidson Funeral Home, however, the family will receive friends at the home of his daughter, Kathy Hinkle, 706 Highland Drive, Lexington, N.C.

    Thomas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Daniel3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

  6. 36.  Persy Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (15.Elbert3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1910 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 37.  Paul Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (15.Elbert3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1912 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  8. 38.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Elbert3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

  9. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Elbert3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

  10. 40.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Elbert3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

  11. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Elbert3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

  12. 42.  Thomas J. Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (18.Hugh3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born on 12 Dec 1924 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Mar 1991 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .

  13. 43.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Hugh3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

  14. 44.  Markieta Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (18.Hugh3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 Mar 1930 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 20 Jan 2023 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .

    Markieta married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 45.  Obeta Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (18.Hugh3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born on 30 Jul 1932 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Mar 1951 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .

  16. 46.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Hugh3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

  17. 47.  James Hugh Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (18.Hugh3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1) was born on 7 Dec 1937; died on 9 Feb 1991 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .

  18. 48.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Hugh3, 6.Thomas2, 1.Mary1)

  19. 49.  Thomas R. L. Grindstaff, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Thomas3, 7.David2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Jul 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  20. 50.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (21.Thomas3, 7.David2, 1.Mary1)

  21. 51.  Earl Grindstaff Descendancy chart to this point (21.Thomas3, 7.David2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ELIZABETHTON - Earl "Jabo" Grindstaff, age 86, of Elizabethton passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

    Earl was born in Carter County, Tennessee to the late Thomas R.L. Grindstaff and Eva Brown Bowers Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Junior Grindstaff.

    Earl was a devoted and loving husband, father, papaw, and great papaw. He was the owner and operator of Grindstaff Used Cars for over 52 years and he proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. Earl was a member of Highlands Fellowship and was a volunteer fireman for the Elizabethton/ Carter County Fire Department. He was hardworking and determined and had an abundance of energy. He also enjoyed Nascar, woodworking and in fact he had taught a class in woodworking. Earl also enjoyed hunting and made hunting trips to Wyoming each year.

    Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley Sams Grindstaff, of the home; a son, Rob Grindstaff and wife Tara, of Elizabethton; two daughters, Tammy Leonard and husband Barry, of Blackburg, VA and Teri Oaks, of Bristol, TN; three grandchildren, Heather Cook and husband Lafe, of Kingsport and Jeffrey Grindstaff and Jennifer Oaks, both of Elizabethton; one great granddaughter, Piper Cook, of Kingsport; three sisters, Carlene Norton, of Carter County, Geraldine Hutsell, of Florida and Kathleen Grindstaff; and his special friends, Bert Jarrett, Freeman Taylor, Bill Fields and Jeff Williams.

    A service to celebrate and honor the life of Earl "Jabo" Grindstaff will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 3, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Kirk Sams, officiating. Music will be provided by Mikki Hale, soloist. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday.

    The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Bert Jarrett, Bill Fields, Bobby Jones, Jeff Williams and Lafe Cook.

    Earl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 52.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (21.Thomas3, 7.David2, 1.Mary1)

  23. 53.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (21.Thomas3, 7.David2, 1.Mary1)


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