Mr. James Ray Grisham

James was born on October 12, 1935 in Van Zandt County, TX to parents Ernest Grisham and Maggie Childs and entered into rest on January 27, 2016 at the age of 80. James was a family man and a successful rancher. He was the previous owner of Van Zandt County Livestock in Wills Point. James was married to the love of his life, June, for 57 years. He attended Rope, Catch and Ride Cowboy Church in Mabank. James was a very loving and caring man who will be missed tremendously by all those who knew and loved him.

James was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Dorothy Allen and Gracie King, brothers; Billy Grisham and Earnest Junior Grisham.

He is survived by his loving wife June Grisham of Mabank, daughter Karen Willard and husband Dennis of Brownsboro, son Kelly Grisham and wife Karen of Mabank, grandson Kyle Grisham and wife Macy of Mabank, grandson Brad Willard and wife Ashton of Tyler, granddaughter Kandice Sides and husband J.R. of Canton, grandson Brandon Willard and wife Krystle of Lindale and granddaughter Britney Willard of Tyler, 11 great-grandchildren, other loving family members and many friends.

In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in honor of James to Rope, Catch and Ride For Christ Church; 570 CR 2807, Mabank, TX 75147, #903-887-6081 or to the charity of your choice.

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