Robert “Bob” Leon Grissom, 78, of Sweet Home passed away Friday. He was born in Tucson, Arizona to Fred and Violet (Lang) Grissom.

He came to Oregon with his family as a child and grew up in Sweet Home. He served in the United States Marines as a Corporal from August 2, 1961 – July 31, 1964.

Bob owned and operated Sweet Home city Cleaners. He worked at Sweet Home Stove works and also owned and operated Bob’s Auto Body and Paint. He retired after 12 years from Pacific Cast Tech.

He was a member of the Elks Lodge and several car clubs. He loved working to restore old cars.

Bob is survived by his wife, son; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and four sisters all living in Oregon.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, brother, mother, father and both sets of grandparents.

Graveside service with military honors will be 11 am Tuesday December 7th at Gilliland Cemetery. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com