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David Thomas Grindstaff, Sr.

September 28, 1924 — September 9, 2006

David Thomas Grindstaff, Sr. 81, 726 Georgia Street, died Friday, September 8, 2006 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Grindstaff was a native of Carter County and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was a son of the late Johnson and Sabrina Grindstaff. Mr. Grindstaff was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Grindstaff, two sons, David T. Grindstaff, Jr., Michael Grindstaff and several sisters. He was retired from Free Service Tire Company. Mr. Grindstaff was a WWII US Army veteran and had earned the WWII Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. He was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Davis and Brenda Hopson both of Johnson City; two sons, Arthur 'Artie' Grindstaff and Daniel Grindstaff both of Johnson City; twenty-two grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Grindstaff will be conducted at 8 PM Sunday, September 10, 2006 from the Morris-Baker Funeral Home North Chapel. Reverend Kenneth Grindstaff will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Free Will Baptist Family Ministries, 90 Stanley Lane, Greeneville, TN 37743.

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