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Dr. Lance D. Grissett, 74, of Talladega, passed away on July 24, 2010 at his residence. Born April 26, 1936, he was a native of Troy, AL and lived his married life in both Montgomery and Talladega.
For the past three years, he has served on the Talladega City Council as Councilman Pro Tempore representing Ward 5.
He was a man of faith who loved his family, his church, his community and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
In addition Dr. Grissett was a retired school administrator with over 43 years in the field of education. He served for 20 years as superintendent of the Talladega County Board of Education. Dr. Grissett began his career in the Montgomery County Schools as a teacher and assistant principal of Sidney Lanier High School, then moved to the Montgomery County Board of Education Office as assistant superintendent. He also served as principal of Sheffield High School before returning to his central office position in the Montgomery County Schools. Post-retirement work involved contracting with the Alabama State Board of Education as a consultant and interim superintendent in both the Barbour County and Roanoke school systems.
Dr. Grissett was a member of the First Baptist Church of Talladega for 34 years as a Deacon (chairman), Sunday School teacher, and in various committee member/chair roles. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Naval Reserve.
Dr. Grissett was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Sasser Grissett, father, George Soloman Grissett, beloved daughter, Angi Elizabeth Grissett, mother- and father-in-law, Grady and Ruth Lunsford, and sisters-in-law, Marianne Grissett, Brenda Harrelson, and Margaret Jo Kenderick.
His survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Elizabeth (Liz) Lunsford Grissett, of Talladega; his sons, Dr. Rodger Lance Grissett (Gallic), of Fairhope, Patrick Scott Grissett, of Sylacauga; and daughter, Cece Grissett Conrath (Wallace), of Buford. He is also survived by his "adored" grandchildren, Kacie Joy Grissett, Julie Anne Grissett and Wallace Quinn Conrath; one brother, Paul Grissett, niece, Leanne Grissett Drivas, and several nieces and nephers (in-laws), all of Troy, AL.
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