VERGIL JACKSON "JACKIE" GRISSOM, 79, of
Breckenridge, TX passed away on Aug. 25, 2024.
Vergil Jackson Grissom was born Aug. 14, 1945 in
Palo Pinto, TX to parents, Jake Cross Grissom &
Nettie Lee Kyle Grissom. He attended Ranger High
School in the Class of 1963 at Ranger, TX. Jackie
worked in the oilfield for many years and started
his own business, J & J Oilfield Electric. Over
the span of 46 years, Jackie was dedicated to his
company as they expanded to Coahoma and Graham and
surrounding areas. In his free time, Jackie enjoyed
hunting, fishing, farming & restoring classic cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one
sister, Laura Catherine Grissom (RHS-1960).
Jackie is survived by his six children, Randy
Grissom and wife Shelley, Cody Grissom and wife
Paula, Rachel Grissom, Clay Grissom, Bear Grissom
and wife Julie, Kendra O'Dell and husband Dillon;
two siblings, Joel Kenneth Grissom (RHS-1962),
Donna Grissom Wood (RHS-1977); fourteen grand-
children, Megan Jones, Ben Grissom, Cheyenna Todd,
Cole Grissom, Tanner Garland, Sydney Garland, Jade
Grissom, JT O'Dell, Reanna Grissom, Destinee Grissom,
Jase Grissom, Jackson Grissom, Taylor Moore, Chase
Stanley; four great-grandchildren; Ethan Jones, Gwyn
Jones, Lainey Todd and Luke Todd.