John Joseph Grismore Sr.

John Joseph Grismore Sr., 68, left this world too soon, on November 12th, 2026.

He was born in Indianapolis on August 4th, 1958, to parents Harold and Mary (O’Neill) Grismore.

John grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Howe high school in 1976.

In 1987, John married the love of his life Lisa. Together they shared 40 wonderful years, and welcomed their two children Brittiney and John Jr.

John worked for 40 years as a laborer at CSX Railroad before retiring.

John was a strong, loving gentleman. He was very handy and could fix anything. Always very athletic, John loved basketball, softball, and bowling. In his later years, he enjoyed watching his favorite sports teams on tv. John was devoted to his family and loved being “Papaw” to his two grandsons.

He is survived by his wife Lisa; his daughter Brittiney Grismore; grandchildren Bryston and Johnavon Rodriguez; siblings James (Cheryl) Grismore, Bill (The Late Bonn) Grismore, Kenny (Tracy) Grismore, Patty Grismore, Peggy (The Late Mark) Hannah, and Bobby Grismore; many nieces and nephews; mother in law Shirley Blaylock and sister-in-law Sherrell Maddux.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son John Jr.; siblings Gerry Grismore, Bernie (Cindy) Grismore, and Paul Grismore; and father in law Richard Blaylock.