Sidney Lee Grizzel Sr.

December 16, 1943 - March 6, 2021

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17 Sidney Lee Grizzel, Sr, age 77, of Blountville, TN left his earthly body on Saturday, March 6, 2021 to join his Hero Jesus in heaven. He was born in Scott County, VA on December 16, 1943, a son of the late Roy and Mattie Williams Grizzel. Sidney was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked at Eastman for many years until his retirement in 1998. Sidney was a lifelong farmer and loved his garden. He was a member of Walnut Chapel Church. Sidney also enjoyed singing and fishing. He is survived by: his loving wife of 47 years Mary Grizzel, son Sidney Grizzel Jr. and wife Amy, grandsons Timothy and Isaac Grizzel, sister Betty Browder and husband Carroll, and sister Shirley Bishop, sister-in-law Ruth Smith and husband Jim, Paul and Janie Jones, Wayne and Hope Rader, along with many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. A private graveside service with family attending will be held at Buffalo Christian Church Cemetery in Blountville, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be mailed to Buffalo Christian Church Cemetery, 1464 Big Hollow Rd., Blountville, TN 37617. Arrangements for Mr. Grizzel and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.