Donald Lee Gritten, 76, of Waco, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Cancer on April 23, 2024, in Waco, Texas.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, May 4, 2023, at 3pm. Visitation starts at 1pm.
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Pastor Joey Crenshaw will perform the service.
Don Gritten was born on January 14, 1948, in Lafayette, Indiana. Don was stationed at Ft. Hood during the Vietnam War. That is when he met his wife Janith. They were married at Oaklawn Baptist Church in Bellmead, Tx. After they were married they moved to Indiana and lived there until 1982. At that time, they moved back to Waco.
Don was an entrepreneur and is the founder of Gritten Automotive in Bellmead, Tx and the founder of Gritten Wrecker Service and Gritten Trucking.
His last year of life he worked at the Cracker Barrel in Bellmead and was awarded the employee of the year in 2023.
Don is survived by his wife Janith Gritten, his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin & Lorraine Gritten, his daughter and son-in-law, Angela & Todd Robinson, grand-daughter, Charissa Helm. He will be missed by many relatives and friends.
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Jan and family. So sorry for your loss of Don. Seeing him in cracker barrel last spring was a surprise. He knew who I and Walt werr, but I didn’t recognize him until he said he was Don. Been a long time since I had seen him. And having a lunch time with you and Don was a great memory. Jan, Love you my friend.
Kevin…..Sorry to learn of your loss…..you are in our prayers…..
Larry and Leigh Anderson
Jan, my heart breaks for you…widowhood is no fun…but you have
Kids close by so that helps…I was trying to recall how Norman and Don met
….maybe breakfast at Papa Bears?
Pray you are at Peace.
I knew Brother Don both as a brother in Christ and as a dear friend. He certainly will be missed. We lost a good man and heaven is a better place now with Don resting comfortably in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
WELL, I FOUND OUT TODAY WE SHARED THE SAME MIDDLE, BUT THAN THAT WE WERE BROTHERS IN JESUS CHRIST AND WE WERE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE FAMILY BROTHERS AS WELL HE AND I SHARED THE SAME SPIRITUAL LABORS; WE WORKED VERY WELL TOGETHER. I WILL MISS OUR TIMES TOGETHER, BUT NOT FOR LONG; THE RETURN OF THE LORD IS VERY NEAR, COULD BE ANY MOMENT!
Dear Jan and family, I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing . Sending love and blessings of peace and comfort to each of you. ❤️ Linda Marie Burris Lewis
Jan and Family,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you strength.
Charles and Clarise Largen
I will pray for peace and comfort . Don was so cherished at Cracker Barrel and we all will miss him greatly .
Gritten family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time with the loss of Don. Dad always cherished their friendship…so glad they were able to reconnect over the last few years.
With Sympathy,
Julie Burks Bossung
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Mr Gritten was a pillar of the Bellmead community when I was growing up and his reputation for straight dealing and great service made him an example worth emulating. He will certainly be missed.
You have my deepest sympathy. Praying for your family.
Dear Kevin and Lorraine and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to your whole family.
Sincerely,
Jeremy and Mel Adams
Our sincerest condolences to you guys. He’s up there with grandma and grandpa and my Dad now. Rip uncle Don.