Carmen Guerrero
in honor of Mark.
Mark Steven Grissom
Birth date: Feb 9, 1964 Death date: Mar 20, 2017
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Mark Steven Grissom, age 53, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at the family residence. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Patty Ann Grissom. Mark was born in Waukegan, Illinois, February 9, 1964 and he was a graduate of the Argo Community High School in Summit, Illinois. After attending Lee University, he received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Mortuary Science from the Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Skokie, Illinois. After moving to Cleveland, he founded Grissom Funeral Home and owned and operated it for 27 years. He helped countless families with his caring service while at Grissom Funeral Home. Mark was well-known for his morning radio show on WOOP Radio which was called "Mark in the Morning". He served on numerous boards including the Bradley County Board of Education. He was an active member of the Cleveland Rotary Club. Mark enjoyed golf, fishing and was a proud fan of the 2016 World Series Champion, Chicago Cubs! At the time of his passing, Mark served as the Manager of Social Media for Jones Management for Alan Jones. He was affectionately called "Money Mark". To have friends, you have to show yourself friendly and Mark exemplified that! He will be sadly missed by all who knew him! Mark was a member of the St. Therese Catholic Church.Survivors include his father, Reverend Tom Grissom and his wife Judy of Cleveland, his brother, Reverend Kevin Grissom and his wife Mary Fran Grissom of Blackshear, Georgia, his nephew, Gregory Grissom and his wife Hannah of Pensacola, Florida, his aunts, Viola Rhein of Carmi, Illinois, Jean Bair of Tucson, Arizona, his uncle, Ovel Grissom and his wife Barbara of Trussville, Alabama and several cousins, friends, colleagues and extended family members also survive.The Memorial Mass will be conducted on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 1:00 P. M. from the St. Therese Catholic Church with Father Mike Nolan, Dr. Jay McCluskey and Reverend Kevin Grissom officiating. Entombment will be at a later date. The family request that lieu of flowers, Memorials in Mark's name be made to the Alzheimer's Association Southeast Tennessee Office, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37421 or to the Southeast Cancer Unit Inc., 401 Pendleton Street, Waycross, Georgia 31501. Both of these organizations were dear to Mark's heart! The family will receive friends from 11:00 until 1:00 on Thursday at the St. Therese Catholic Church, Breen Hall. The Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee Chapel has charge of the arrangements. You may share your condolences and your memories with Mark's family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.Read Obituary
Carmen Guerrero
in honor of Mark.
Mrs. Lisa Williams
in honor of Mark.
I remember Mark was so loved by my Aunt Nora (Jones). She loved his hugs and he always made her laugh. We all love you buddy. Keep 'em laughin up there my friend. See you soon.
Taylor
I work as a manager with Check into cash I looked forward every week to his videos he would send out for our company he will be missed dearly!
-Taylor
Brenda B
I met Mark when he was 11 years old. Always the jokester, the clown, the equalizer, and the one ready to jump up and lead in whatever others would shy away from. This talent I saw in him when he was just a kid. That he grew up to be the same person as an adult, whom I knew as a kid, is no surprise at all.
His musical talent drew me in, and I was his accompaniment more times than I can count. What a gift he had, as I accompanied the trumpet trio of Joel, Mark & Anthony. WHAT A GREAT HARMONIC SOUND these 3 had together! Just beautiful!
A few years ago, Mark caught up with me, and we exchanged a few emails. He shared with me about his mom's passing, how he missed her so very much. Hearing of Mark's passing has left me in shock and sadness, both. Through friends and family / extended family in the Cleveland and Chattanooga area, I've heard some wonderful stories of Mark's loving kindness he showed continuously in his community of Cleveland . Everyone loved Mark!
Pastor Tom & Kevin, my heart breaks for your loss of Mark. It hasn't been so very long since your losing Pat. One thing for sure, you know they're together now. IMy heart and prayers are with you. Stay close together, allowing your wonderful memories and faith carry you until you meet again. R.I.P. in the loving arms of our Lord & Savior, Mark Steven Grissom. You'll always hold a very special place in all of my heartfelt fun and fond memories of you.
Jose Corona
Tom,
I am shocked and saddened tonight to see a post on facebook with Marks eulogy and at first thought this must be joke, Mark and I were classmates at Worsham in a1984, and enjoyed many pranks, we only talked a handful of times over the last 30 years but it always seemed we just picked up where we left off, laughing! So sorry for your loss I know how much he loved you, by his Facebook post. Jose Corona at Bocken Funeral Home, Hammond, IN.
Don Robinson
So many memories of Mark...all of them good. He used to keep us in stitches laughing when he was Sgt.-at-Arms in Rotary. I also saw the compassionate side of Mark with families he served in his business. Gone way too soon. If he were here now reading this he would probably quip something like..."Guess I had one too many Chicago Hotdogs." RIP, my friend. The world is a happier place because of you.
Harley Jim
in honor of Mark.
Bill Claypoole
Mark was a great guy and I love his sense of humor! Also, any time you spoke with him you left feeling better about your day and sincerely knew he truly cared ! Prayer and Love to his wonderful family!
Tanya Fulbright
Mark was wonderful to my family when my father died. He did so much for us both immediately when preparing him for the funeral and during the proceedings themselves. In the years that have followed Mark has become a very good friend who never failed to make me smile and could always brighten my day. You will never be forgotten my friend! Rest In Peace!!!