Terence M. Grisamore

December 3, 1957 - July 25, 2015

Mattoon, IL – Terence “Terry” M. Grisamore, age 57, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 12:55 p.m., July 25, 2015, at Carle Foundation Hospital, in Urbana, IL. The funeral service in his honor will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL, 61938. Pastor Joe Stephens will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Masonic Rites will begin at 4:30 p.m. Born December 3, 1957, in Mattoon, IL, Terry was the son of Harold B. and Norma J. (Wallace) Grisamore. He married Brenda Kay Simpson on June 30, 1979, in Metcalf, IL. She passed away June 27, 2014. Survivors include their children: Chad M. Grisamore and wife Debra of Mattoon, IL, Ryan C. Grisamore and wife Keegan of Mattoon, IL, and Kala M. Grisamore of Mattoon, IL; his mother, Norma J. Grisamore of Mattoon, IL; one sister, Sherry Hills and husband David of Naperville, IL; three grandchildren: Jaelynn M. Lang of Mattoon, IL, Abby N. Grisamore of Mattoon, IL, and Kierstyn L. Grisamore of Mattoon, IL; his mother-in-law, Lois Ann Simpson of Charleston, IL; his uncle, Wayne Grisamore and wife Nancy of Sun City, AZ; and his aunt Norma M. Grisamore of Mattoon, IL. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father, Harold B. Grisamore. Mr. Grisamore attended church at Freedom Life Ministries. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge 260, Moose Lodge 803, and member and active officer of the Eagles Lodge 3438, all of Mattoon, IL. Terry was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed traveling with his wife; however, they cherished nothing more than time spent with each other and their children and grandchildren. Memorials in his honor may be made to the family, in care of Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with his family.