Richard Frank Grissom Obituary
We announce the death of Richard Frank Grissom of New Castle, Delaware, who passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 85. Richard will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Agnes Grissom; his stepchildren, Linda Smith, Glenn Culley and Darlene Rife; and his siblings, Gerry Black, Dolores Schaefer, Thomas Grissom and George Grissom.
He is survived by: his wife Addie Marie Grissom (Davis); his daughters, Denise Allen (Patrick), Marie Solum (Jason) and Jeannette Willard (Dave); his stepson Wayne Culley (Dana); his grandchildren, Joey Drejka, Summer Solum, Justin Drejka, Sienna Solum, Jenna Drejka, Aubree Willard and Chad Smith; and his sister Beverly Ann Morrison (Ken). He is also survived by many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
