William P. Grindstaff

William Paul ?Bill' Grindstaff, 88, of Johnson City passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at his home. He was a native of Washington County, son of the late Serena Bell Grindstaff Grindstaff. He was a veteran of WWII, Korea and Viet Nam having proudly served in both the U. S. Navy and U. S. Air Force retiring in 1969. He attended Keystone Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Margie Ledwell Grindstaff of the home; children, Kenneth Hodge, Barbara Furchess, Sharon Boles, Cindy Abel, and Janice Swanner; thirteen grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren; one great great grandson; a special grandson, Chad Abel; a special niece Norma Scott. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home from 4:30 until 6:00pm. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 10:45am at the Mountain Home National Cemetery under the direction of a VA Chaplain. The Boone Dam VFW and the Tennessee National Guard will accord military honors. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. All those attending need to assemble at the funeral home to leave in procession by 10:15am.