Recognizing the Life of Dennis Craig Grisham

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Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Dennis Grisham who passed away in Dumas, Mississippi on December 8, 2021. I join his family, friends, and loved ones in mourning his loss.

Dennis was born to Leland and Roberta Grisham in Ripley, Mississippi on November 28, 1944. He attended Northwest Mississippi Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He served in the Marine Corps until 1969.

After his service, Dennis moved to Memphis, Tennessee where he met his wife Lynda McAiister. They raised three children, Billy, Tommy and Jill. In 1974, the family moved back to Ripley. He started his own company, Grisham Asphalt and Paving. In 1984 he was elected supervisor for the 4th district of Tippah county. His tenure lasted 36 years and won nine consecutive elections. He served as the President of the Tippah County Board of Supervisors and the President of the Mississippi Association of Supervisors. He was an active member of the Dumas Baptist church.

Dennis leaves behind countless family members, friends, colleagues, and loved ones. I am grateful for his lifetime of service to the state of Mississippi.

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