Michael Ray "Mike" Grissom

Michael Ray Grisson was born on June 9, 1961, in Prague, Oklahoma, and departed this life on Monday, December 12, 2011, in Alva, Oklahoma, at the age of 50. Mike, the son of Dick and Dorthy (Walden) Grissom, was a life-long resident of Prague. He married Debbie Friskup on December 22, 1979. He graduated from Prague High School with the class of 1979, served as President of the Prague Alumni Association, and was a big supporter of the Prague Red Devils. Mike loved Prague and was very active in community affairs. He served on the board of Prague Municipal Hospital, served on the City Council, coached little league, volunteered with the Prague Fire Department for 22 years during which time he served as Chief, and was an EMS and Civil Defense volunteer. He was a loyal member of the Prague United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and was a devoted follower of Christ. His faith was visible to all who knew him. Mike and Debbie fostered 30 babies during their nearly 32-year marriage. Mike loved OU football and fishing, but most of all he loved his family and his job. His father, Dick Grissom, and grandparents, Jack and Olene Walden, preceded Mike in death. Survivors include his wife of almost 32 years, Debbie Grissom of the home; mother, Dorthy Grissom of Prague; sons and daughters-in-law, Brandon and Beki Grissom of Elgin, IL, Tyler and Julie Grissom of Arlington Heights, IL; daughter Kami Dawn Grissom and her special friend, Rick Bates of Prague; brother, Dick Grissom, Jr. of Terrilton; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Jim Campbell of Haworth; grandchildren, Stella Ray Grissom and Ezra Kent Grissom; mother and father-in-law, Kent and Judy Friskup of Meeker; brother-in-law, Steve Friskup and his wife Robin of Muleshoe, TX; aunts and uncles, Margaret and Delbert Walenta of Prague, Shirley Reed of Yukon, Danny and Glenda Walden of Prague; many other relatives and a multitude of friends. Memorials may be made to the Prague Fire Department, 820 N. Jim Thorpe Blvd., Prague, OK 74864. The Grissom family will receive friends at Parks Brothers Funeral Home on Thursday evening, December 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM, at the First Baptist Church in Prague with Rev. Scott Keneda and Bro. Tim Emmons officiating. Interment will follow at the Little Cemetery in Seminole County. Please visit www.ParksBrothers.net