Edward Grigsby

January 11, 1931 - May 16, 2016

Edward Grigsby, age 85, a resident of Pleasant Hill in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky after a lengthy illness. Mr. Grigsby was born January 11, 1931 in Garrett, Kentucky, the son of the late Marion T. Grigsby and Polly Ann Smith Grigsby. Also preceding him in death are two sisters, Gillie Prater and Mossie Prater and one brother Thomas Prater. Mr. Grigsby was a retiree of the Chrysler-Jeep Automobile Plant in Toledo, Ohio as a laborer. He was a member of the UAW in Toledo, Ohio. He enjoyed many of the local auctions, peddling, and trading with friends. Those left to mourn includes partner, Beverly Grogg Johnson of Salyersville, Kentucky. Also, surviving is a host of family and friends who love and miss him. Funeral services for Edward Grigsby will be conducted Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1:00 PM from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky. Clergy Johnny Reed will deliver comforting words on the day of service. The family will welcome friends Wednesday, May 18 after 1:00 PM and anytime prior to the funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky.