Richard Grizzard Obituary Richard Crawford Grizzard, Sr. November 29, 1938 - January 3, 2020 Boykins - Richard Crawford "Dick" Grizzard, Sr., 81, passed away January 3, 2020 in St. Mary s Hospital. Born in Branchville, he was a son of the late Dr. Joshua Jack Grizzard and Corinne Cleek Grizzard and was also predeceased by a sister, Gwen Vick and a brother, Jack Grizzard. Dick attended Staunton Military Academy for four years before earning an undergraduate and law degree from the College of William and Mary. He was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps and received the Marine Corp Expeditionary Medal. Dick served as Commonwealth Attorney for Southampton County and the City of Franklin for 36 years and in 2002, the Commonwealth Association honored him with the Bob Horan Award, one of the most coveted and prestigious accolades any prosecuting attorney in Virginia can receive. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and the Lions Club. Dick was a member of Boykins United Methodist Church where he taught the Men s Bible Class for years, served on many committees, and was a member of the Administration Board. He enjoyed working with horses, deer hunting, golfing and watching his sons playing sports. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years Sarah Rock Grizzard; three sons, Richard C. Grizzard, Jr. (Karisa) of Wilmington, NC, Brian K. Grizzard (Annette) of Richmond, and Jeffrey R. Grizzard (Ginger) of Midlothian, VA; a brother-in-law Peter Vick; seven grandchildren Dylan, Shayna, Brandon, Tyler, Bryce, Kaylee, and Cassie; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Monday, January 6, 2020 at Boykins United Methodist Church. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Beechwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Sunday at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Boykins United Methodist Church Building Fund or Boykins Fire and Rescue Squad. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Richard-Grizzard 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/richard-grizzard-obituary?id10088999 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/richard-c-grizzard-boykins-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Richard Crawford "Dick" Grizzard, Sr. (29 November 1938 - 3 January 2020) was a Marine Corps Captain and longtime Commonwealth Attorney. He was active in his church and community. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and seven grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Richard Crawford Grizzard, Sr. was held on 6 January 2020 at Boykins United Methodist Church, followed by burial with military honors at Beechwood Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary Richard Grizzard Obituary Richard Crawford Grizzard, Sr. 29 November 1938 - 3 January 2020 Boykins - Richard Crawford "Dick" Grizzard, Sr., 81, passed away 3 January 2020 in St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Branchville, he was a son of the late Dr. [Doctor] Joshua Jack Grizzard and Corinne Cleek Grizzard and was also predeceased by a sister, Gwen Vick, and a brother, Jack Grizzard. Dick attended Staunton Military Academy for four years before earning an undergraduate and law degree from the College of William and Mary. He was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps and received the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. Dick served as Commonwealth Attorney for Southampton County and the City of Franklin for 36 years and in 2002, the Commonwealth Association honored him with the Bob Horan Award, one of the most coveted and prestigious accolades any prosecuting attorney in Virginia can receive. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and the Lions Club. Dick was a member of Boykins United Methodist Church where he taught the Men's Bible Class for years, served on many committees, and was a member of the Administration Board. He enjoyed working with horses, deer hunting, golfing, and watching his sons playing sports. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Sarah Rock Grizzard; three sons, Richard C. Grizzard, Jr. (Karisa) of Wilmington, NC, Brian K. Grizzard (Annette) of Richmond, and Jeffrey R. Grizzard (Ginger) of Midlothian, VA; a brother-in-law, Peter Vick; seven grandchildren, Dylan, Shayna, Brandon, Tyler, Bryce, Kaylee, and Cassie; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Monday, 6 January 2020 at Boykins United Methodist Church. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Beechwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Sunday at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Boykins United Methodist Church Building Fund or Boykins Fire and Rescue Squad. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Richard Crawford Grizzard, Sr. | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 81 | | Birth | 29 November 1938; Branchville | | Death | 3 January 2020; St. Mary's Hospital | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------| | Richard Crawford Grizzard, Sr. | Decedent | Boykins, VA | | Sarah Rock Grizzard | Spouse | Boykins, VA | | Dr. Joshua Jack Grizzard | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Corinne Cleek Grizzard | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Richard C. Grizzard, Jr. | Child | Wilmington, NC | | Brian K. Grizzard | Child | Richmond, VA | | Jeffrey R. Grizzard | Child | Midlothian, VA | | Gwen Vick | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Jack Grizzard | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Peter Vick | Brother-in-law | -- | | Dylan | Grandchild | -- | | Shayna | Grandchild | -- | | Brandon | Grandchild | -- | | Tyler | Grandchild | -- | | Bryce | Grandchild | -- | | Kaylee | Grandchild | -- | | Cassie | Grandchild | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Richard Crawford "Dick" Grizzard, Sr. attended Staunton Military Academy for four years. 2. He earned both undergraduate and law degrees from the College of William and Mary. 3. He served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps and received the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. 4. Dick was the Commonwealth Attorney for Southampton County and the City of Franklin for 36 years. 5. In 2002, he received the Bob Horan Award from the Commonwealth Association. 6. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and the Lions Club. 7. Dick was an active member of Boykins United Methodist Church, where he taught the Men's Bible Class and served on the Administration Board. 8. He enjoyed working with horses, deer hunting, golfing, and watching his sons play sports.