Gerald "Jerry" Howard Grissom was born in Germany on October 2, 1954 to the late Gerald Harold and Annie Downs Grissom.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 18 years, Romona Grissom; children, Andrea Lane, Melanie O'Keef, Victoria Browder, Zachary Browder, and Cory Browder; grandchildren, Elizabeth Browder, Robert Thurman, Isabella Browder, and his loving companions Shadow and Bella.  Jerry will be laid to rest on Saturday July 25, 2026 at Larkspur Cemetery in Westmoreland.