Jessie K. "Pete" Grizzard

Jessie K. “Pete” Grizzard, Sr., 84 of Emporia, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 peacefully at his home. He was a devoted husband and father. Pete was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He also actively served his community as a Mason and later as a Shriner. Pete is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Kate Grizzard, and brothers Earl and Frank Grizzard. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Grace Stainback Grizzard, their children Katherine Grizzard Colvin (Gary) of Suffolk, Jessie K. Grizzard, Jr. (Sheila) of Richmond, and Terri Grizzard Johnson (Troy) of Suffolk, Grandchildren Hank Thornburg, Michelle Petcu, Chris Grizzard, Kate Thornbug, Haley Johnson, and Lucas Johnson; 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, his brothers Elmer and Benjamin, sisters Ethel Vick, Polly Proctor, Willie Mae Harris, Barbara Barlow, Alease Braswell, and Diane Smith. The family will be receiving visitors 6-8 p.m Wednesday, July1 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 South Halifax Road, in Jarratt, Virginia. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2 at Greensville Memorial Cemetery, Hwy 301 Emporia. Online condolences may be made at www.owenfh.com.