This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Ross, Martin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.franklin/18584/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George Allen Grigsby, 57, of Chillicothe, Ohio died at 4:42 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010 in the Cincinnati V.A. Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 9, 1952 in Westerville, Ohio to the late Walter and Beulah Ross Martin. George lived in Newark, Ohio at the Licking County Children's Home, prior to being adopted by the late Paul and Juanita Welch Grigsby. Surviving are his daughter Heather Grigsby, of Chillicothe, Ohio; grandson, Steven Michael Culbreth, of Chillicothe; brothers, Charles (Robin) Martin, of Ogden, Utah, Gary Martin, of Frankfort, Ohio; John "Jack" (Janet) Martin, of Newark, Ohio and Donald Grigsby of Piketon, Ohio; a sister, Barbara Greene, of Columbus, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Portia Martin, of Grayson, KY; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Beverly Martin; and brothers, James and Jonathon Martin. George was a 1970 graduate of Newark High School, Newark, Ohio. He served four years in the United States Air Force in England during the Vietnam War. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev. Mark Clendaniel officiating. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Ross County, Ohio Veterans Honor Guard. Friends called at the WARE FUNERAL HOME from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. prior to the graveside services that were on Wednesday. You may sign his online register at: www.warefh.com Franklin Delaware Ross Licking Hamilton Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.