of Fairfield Bay, AR
February 3, 1935 - September 26, 2016
Francis Albert Grillot, Jr., 81, of Fairfield Bay was born on February 3, 1935 to the late Francis, Sr. And Eleanor (Hillegas) Grillot in Parsons, Kansas and passed from this life September 26, 2016 in Fairfield Bay.
He was a Chemical Engineering graduate of Kansas State University in 1958, served in the United States Army Reserve for ten years, was a member of the Lion's Club and was a 3rd and 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Francis and his father were the very first father and son team in the Future Farmers of America. Although serving many years in the business community and traveling the globe, his passion was sharing "Aquastore" products which store drinking water and waste water treatment systems.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Mary Ellen of the home, four children; Tim, Tammy, Jackie and Jan, fifteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, other relatives and many friends.
There will be a Rosary and Visitation at 10:00am on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas and Funeral Mass following at 11:00am at the church.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 250 Woodlawn Dr., Fairfield Bay, Arkansas 72088.
Final Arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Glad to know that your sisters were there to support you.
Alice
.My condolences Mary Ellen, I always enjoyed our discussions with both of you,
Love Andy
Your in our prayers at this time may you find comfort in the sweet memories of your loved one. He always had a joke waiting to share anytime we would get to talk.
My deepest sympathies. May family memories help provide some comfort at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Reilly