David T. Gribble

David T. Gribble was born in Rock Island, TN on February 25, 1935 and passed away September 22, 2019. He was honorably discharged from the US Army and graduated from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute in 1958. Mr. Gribble also completed course work at Columbia University. He moved to Nashville to work for Green Seed Company, where he was a lifelong employee. He was very passionate about his work and stayed well connected to his colleagues. In his free time he enjoyed gardening and fishing, and most of all he will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda A. Gribble; children, Mike (Lori) Gribble, Mark (Michelle) Shafer, Jennifer (Todd) Wright and Rachel Tolbert; grandchildren, Katherine Gribble, Carson Gribble, Tatum Shafer, Abby Wright and Luke Wright; brother, Phillip (June) Gribble; sister-in-law, Alta Faye Gribble; and niece, Phyllis Kamacho. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myra Grissom Gribble; wife, Joyce Gribble; and brother, Joe Gribble. Gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Hermitage Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00pm and also on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 10:00-11:00am. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00am in the Chapel at Hermitage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Information is courtesy of High Funeral Home.