Kenneth J. Griswell of Selmer, TN

July 26, 1960 - September 29, 2020

Kenneth J. Griswell was born July 26, 1960 in Chester County, TN the son of the late James Odell and Suzanne Smith Griswell. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Greene on May 2, 1980. Kenneth was a 1979 graduate of McNairy Central High School. He worked as the golf course superintendent for Selmer Golf & Country Club for 19 years, retiring in 2017. During his tenure there he never lost a green, and took great pride in his work. Playing golf was his favorite pastime, but his greatest joy was found in spending time with his family and friends. Kenneth was a member of Piney Grove Church of God and a former member of the Selmer Moose Lodge. Kenneth departed this life on September 29, 2020 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 60 Years, 2 Months, 3 Days. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rebecca (Greene) Griswell of Selmer, TN; a son, Michael Griswell of Selmer, TN; a daughter, Laura (Griswell) Green and husband Adam of Selmer, TN; a son-in-law, Anthony Kyle Borden of Selmer, TN; seven grandchildren: Braeden Griswell, Kodah Lipford, Alissa Borden, Anthony L. Borden, Aaron Griswell, Jeremiah Griswell, and Kaylee Green; two sisters, Lorene Griswell and Kathy Forsyth and husband Paul, all of Selmer, TN; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Hurst; four brothers: Paul Sanders Griswell, Thomas Joe Griswell, James Leroy Griswell, and Larry Ray Griswell; and his best friends, Larry Moore and Clay Westbrooks. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.